Project Manager

A&O IT Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Manager to oversee IT transition projects for a leading sports clothing and footwear company. This role involves managing multiple phases of project delivery, from design discussions to IT network infrastructure installation. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills, a graduate-level education, and experience in managing budgets. This innovative firm offers a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility in work arrangements while ensuring impactful project outcomes. Join a fast-growing consultancy recognized for its commitment to excellence and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing multiple simultaneous projects (4+).
• Strong written and oral communication skills, adaptable to different audiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of projects and develop project planning documentation.
• Chair project review meetings and provide project status updates.
• Identify opportunities for additional revenue from out-of-scope activities.

Skills

Project Management

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Technical Project Setup

Budget Management

Education

Graduate calibre or equivalent

Tools

Prince2

PC Software

Job description

Fixed term contract to end of 2025

Hybrid working with occasional travel into London site and Bracknell Head Office

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for providing onsite and remote rollout support during all key delivery phases, collaborating with stakeholders and vendor teams (Construction, ISP, & IT Managed Service). This role involves working across multiple retail sites for a leading sports clothing and footwear company.

The project phases include:

1. Phase 1: Design discussions & review (Floorplans & CCTV/AP designs with stakeholders before construction begins)
2. Phase 2: Construction (office & retail space) - planning & coordination of teams
3. Phase 3: Internet - Fibre Circuit Line installation - planning & coordination of teams
4. Phase 4: IT Network Infrastructure Installation - planning & coordination of assets & resources
5. Phase 5: IT Asset Installation - CCTV Equipment & Wireless AP - planning & coordination of assets & resources

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the delivery of projects
• Develop project planning, scope, and sign-off documentation following ISO standards
• Establish and manage internal and external project resources
• Manage budgets to ensure timely and quality delivery of all project milestones
• Chair project review meetings with clients
• Handle changes to project plans, documentation, and escalate issues as needed
• Identify opportunities for additional revenue from out-of-scope activities
• Control staged payments and invoicing throughout the project lifecycle
• Provide project status updates and business reports
• Issue regular project highlight reports and detailed financial analysis reports
• Maintain comprehensive project files
• Support pre-sales and project initiation activities
• Contribute to bid and sales proposal processes
• Define project scope and deliverables clearly
• Provide project pricing estimates
• Attend customer meetings and presentations as part of the sales team
• Conduct risk assessments for senior management review

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

• Graduate calibre or equivalent
• Proficient PC skills
• Experience in influencing, negotiations, and delivering projects within a matrix-managed team
• Knowledge of principles and techniques for effective technical project setup and delivery
• Effective delegation skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills, adaptable to different audiences

Experience in:

• IT Transition Projects
• IT outsourcing
• Desktop and hardware deployment
• Service transition
• Global audits
• Technical project implementations

Additional requirements:

• Hands-on management of multiple simultaneous projects (4+)
• International experience delivering projects across multiple countries and partners
• Prince2 or similar qualification

About us

A&O IT Group is an award-winning, fast-growing, global IT services and cybersecurity consultancy operating in over 130 countries. We are proud to be listed among the UK’s Top 1000 most inspirational companies by the Stock Exchange.

Our Values:

We pride ourselves on our core values and commitment to doing the basics brilliantly. If you strive to engage & delight, we would love to hear from you.