Senior IT Project Manager

The Salvation Army; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in London is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to oversee complex IT projects and collaborate with stakeholders for successful IT change. The ideal candidate should have a degree, Prince 2 Practitioner certification, and significant experience in delivering large-scale IT change initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to make a substantial impact by improving IT services across the UK & Ireland.

Qualifications

• Degree-educated (or equivalent practical experience).
• Prince 2 Practitioner certification required.
• Substantial experience in delivering large IT change projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project and programme plans with attention to budget, quality, and time.
• Lead the selection and implementation of new IT products and vendors.
• Coordinate technology changes with senior IT leaders.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

IT strategy alignment

Education

Degree or equivalent practical experience

Prince 2 Practitioner certification

Job description

We are seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to deliver a variety of complex and large-scale IT projects. You will play a key role in our IT delivery team, collaborating with senior leaders and stakeholders to implement the IT change roadmap and strategy. This role is crucial to ensuring we achieve maximum benefit from our investment in information technology, enabling us to continue The Salvation Army's vital work across the UK & Ireland. The successful candidate will:

• Develop and manage project and programme plans with rigorous attention to budget, quality, and time criteria, reporting progress to ensure uninterrupted service and value for money.
• Lead the selection and implementation of new IT products and vendors, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and value for money.
• Coordinate technology changes with senior IT leaders and unit heads to mitigate service impacts.
• Mentor and manage a small team, fostering their development and ensuring objectives are achieved.
• Drive continual improvement in project management practices, policies, and documentation, adopting best practice developments.
• Own and resolve issues, collaborating with the wider IT team and stakeholders as needed.
• Need to be degree-educated (or equivalent practical experience) with a minimum of Prince 2 Practitioner certification.
• Need to have substantial experience in planning, managing, and delivering large IT change projects in complex, multi-disciplinary, and geographically dispersed organisations.
• Need senior level expertise in IT change programmes, with a drive to stay at the forefront of best practice.