Senior IT Project Manager

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

Job summary

A respected recruitment agency in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex IT and infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing large-scale projects and a strong knowledge of project management methodologies like PRINCE2 and Agile. This role offers a salary range of £40,000 to £55,000, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, hybrid work options, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Hybrid work options

Company pension scheme

Group income protection

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life cover (4 x basic salary)

Free on-site parking

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large-scale, multi-site IT or infrastructure projects.
• Experience delivering structured cabling and technology deployment projects.
• Ability to manage budgets, risks, and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex, multi-site IT and infrastructure projects.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, risks, dependencies, and reporting.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and internal teams.
• Mentor junior project managers and contribute to PMO best practice.

Skills

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of PRINCE2

Knowledge of Agile

Risk management

Education

PRINCE2 or PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Our established and growing client in Cardiff is recruiting for an experienced Senior Project Manager join them on a permanent basis.

You will lead the successful delivery of complex, multi-site IT and infrastructure projects across enterprise environments. This is a senior-level role requiring strong leadership, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders while delivering high-quality outcomes on time and within budget.

You will play a key role in overseeing national-scale technology deployments, ensuring robust governance, effective risk management, and consistent delivery standards across all projects.

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