Senior IT Construction Project Leader

EY; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Programme Manager to deliver IT projects within construction programs in the UK. You will manage scope, budget, and schedules, driving technology integration across business and IT components while aligning with EY playbooks and governance standards.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience in construction IT, strong stakeholder management, and a background in delivering complex technology solutions on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a related discipline and substantial IT project experience.
• Extensive experience delivering IT projects in large, complex construction programs.
• Strong stakeholder management and contract oversight across vendors and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of project charters and scopes to align with construction schedules and budgets.
• Ensure alignment with EY stakeholder playbooks from pre-initiate through closure.
• Manage risks, issues, changes, and deployment across business and IT components.
• Provide governance through gate reviews and quality assurance for technology integration.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver on business cases, benefits, budgets, and timelines.

Skills

IT project management

Construction tech deployment

Stakeholder management

Leadership in IT methodologies

Vendor and contracts management

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Construction Management

15–20 years in corporate IT environment

10–15 years in construction IT project management

Tools

PMI/CAPM or PMP

PRINCE2

ITIL v2/v3

Job description

EY is seeking a Senior Project Manager/Programme Manager to deliver IT projects within construction programs in the UK. You will manage scope, budget, and schedules, driving technology integration across business and IT components while aligning with EY playbooks and governance standards.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience in construction IT, strong stakeholder management, and a background in delivering complex technology solutions on time and within budget.