Senior IT Project Manager

Unipart Group; Nuneaton; Hybrid; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead strategic IT projects with a focus on cybersecurity. Based in Nuneaton, this role involves managing complex projects while ensuring alignment with standards such as NIST and Cyber Essentials. The successful candidate will have extensive IT project management experience, strong knowledge of the cybersecurity framework, and excellent communication skills. The position offers a salary of £75,000 plus benefits including a car allowance, holiday, and pension.

Benefits

Car allowance

33 days holiday

Pension plan

Bonus scheme

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing support

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing large IT projects with complex requirements.
• Experience in delivering IT programs meeting compliance or regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of IT service lifecycle and project management best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of complex IT projects.
• Ensure alignment with NIST Cybersecurity Framework and business objectives.
• Manage resources, vendors and team development throughout project lifecycle.

Skills

IT project management

Cybersecurity Framework knowledge

Project management methodologies

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Vendor management

Communication skills

Education

CISSP certification

PMP certification

PRINCE2 Practitioner certification

NIST CSF Practitioner training

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Advert

Senior IT Project Manager

Nuneaton - blended working from home and office

£75,000 plus car / car allowance, 33 days holiday, pension, bonus, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits scheme

About the Job

As a Senior IT Project Manager within the IT Business Solutions & Services Team, you hold a senior practitioner role, responsible for the successful leadership, execution, and delivery of the most complex and strategic IT projects, specifically in cybersecurity and ensuring alignment against NIST & Cyber Essentials frameworks. You will meticulously apply consistent project methodologies, ensure timely and on-budget delivery, manage complex risks, and mentor other project managers and coordinators. Your role is critical in aligning the outcomes of major projects with overall business objectives:

• Successful Delivery and Business Value
• Framework Alignment
• Risk and Issue Management
• Methodology and Governance
• Stakeholder Satisfaction
• Team Mentorship
• Performance and Reporting

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Definition
• Project Execution and Monitoring
• Resource Management
• Quality Assurance and Control
• Vendor and Third-Party Management
• Communication and Reporting
• Transition and Implementation Oversight
• Team Leadership and Development

About You

• Extensive experience in IT project management, with a proven track record of managing large, complex projects as well as oversight of multiple projects
• Deep practical knowledge of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework - experience mapping existing IT controls to NIST sub-categories and closing identified gaps
• Experience delivering enterprise-wide IT programmes (e.g., identity management overhauls, network segmentation, or EDR deployments) specifically designed to meet compliance or regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with related standards such as ISO 27001 or SOC2 is highly desirable, with the ability to translate complex security requirements into actionable IT projects
• Preference will be given to candidates holding certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or specific NIST CSF Practitioner training
• Proven expertise in various project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile, Waterfall), with relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, CSM) highly desirable
• Strong understanding of the IT service lifecycle and experience collaborating with Solution Architecture, Product Management, and Service Operations teams
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex dependencies
• Experience with project management tools and platforms (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Project)

Recruitment and Selection Process

Our recruitment and selection process has been developed to ensure that it is consistent, fair and provides equality of opportunity - all selection decisions are based solely on technical and behavioural competencies. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, or nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, religion or belief, age or any other current or future protected characteristic as defined in the current Equality Act of England and Wales. As an organisation we also promote an environment which encourages diversity of characteristics and thought, where you feel included, safe and confident to be the best version of yourself and do your best work every day.