Senior IT Project Manager (Advanced Planning and Scheduling)

Contingent Workforce Solutions; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global workforce solutions partner is seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to lead a critical component of a major transformation initiative. This 12-month contract based in Derby involves managing multiple projects, ensuring compliance, and leading a matrix team. Candidates should have a proven track record in large-scale transformation programmes and expertise in APS tools. This role offers an opportunity to work in an evolving tech environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Senior IT Project Manager delivering large-scale transformation programmes.
• Strong knowledge of APS tools or similar systems.
• Ability to manage matrix teams and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Establish governance frameworks and ensure compliance.
• Manage time, cost, and quality deliverables across multiple projects.
• Provide accurate reporting to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Large-scale transformation programmes

APS tools knowledge

Planning systems in complex environments

Enterprise system implementation

Managing matrix teams

Job description

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future‑ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever‑evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support our clients. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting‑edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs we are looking for a Senior IT Project Manager (Advanced Planning and Scheduling) for a 12 Months contract based in Derby (3 times per week on‑site).

Job description - the role

Purpose of the role:

We are looking for an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to lead the delivery of a critical component of a major transformation initiative spanning civil and defense sectors. The program involves implementing new enterprise systems (SaaS and On‑Prem).

What you'll do:

• Establish governance frameworks and ensure compliance.
• Manage time, cost, and quality deliverables across multiple projects and releases.
• Oversee risk, issue, and dependency management with proactive mitigation strategies.
• Assure quality and sign‑off for third‑party Statements of Work.
• Provide accurate reporting and financial oversight to senior stakeholders, including monthly updates to the CFO.
• Coordinate enterprise system implementation and integration with upstream/downstream systems.
• Lead cross‑functional workshops for requirements gathering and future releases.
• Manage a matrix team of approximately 18 members and collaborate with external suppliers and internal IT/business teams.

The skills you'll need:

• Proven track record as a Senior IT Project Manager delivering large‑scale transformation programmes.
• Knowledge of APS tools (Advanced Planning & Scheduling) or similar systems.
• Strong knowledge of planning systems and tools in complex environments.
• Expertise in enterprise system implementation and integration.
• Ability to manage matrix teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Next steps

We will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.