Senior IT Project Manager

Focus Resourcing; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is looking for an experienced project manager to lead complex IT and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in managing large-scale projects and knowledge of project management frameworks like PRINCE2 and Agile. This role offers a salary between £40,000 and £55,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package that includes private medical insurance, hybrid working, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Hybrid options

Company pension scheme

Group income protection

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life cover (4 x basic salary)

Free on-site parking

Excellent reward & recognition scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-site IT or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of project management frameworks (PRINCE2, Agile).
• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex, multi-site IT and infrastructure projects.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, risks, dependencies, and reporting.
• Coordinate field engineers and project resources.

Skills

Project management frameworks

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Budget management

Education

PRINCE2 or PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver complex, multi-site IT and infrastructure projects, including structured cabling and technology rollouts
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, risks, dependencies, and reporting
• Apply recognised project management methodologies (PRINCE2, Agile, ITIL)
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, suppliers, and internal teams
• Coordinate field engineers, subcontractors, and project resources
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, governance, and quality standards
• Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting
• Mentor junior project managers and contribute to PMO best practice

Skills, Experience & Qualification:

• Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-site IT or infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of project management frameworks (PRINCE2, Agile)
• Experience delivering structured cabling and technology deployment projects
• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage budgets, risks, and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in MS Project, Excel, and project management tools
• PRINCE2 or PMP certification (essential)
• Experience working within compliance and risk management frameworks

Salary & Benefits:

Salary will be between 40-55k dependant on experience.

You will also receive a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Private Medical Insurance delivered through BUPA.
• Hybrid options (3 or 4 days in the office).
• Company pension scheme.
• Group income protection.
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Life cover (4 x basic salary).
• Free on-site parking.
• Excellent reward & recognition scheme.
• Genuine opportunities to grow and develop professionally within the business.
• Discounted gym membership

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly successful organisation in the next stage of their continued growth. If this role sounds like it could be you then we'd love to hear from you!