Senior IT Project Manager - Software Delivery - Preston

Circle Recruitment; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Senior IT Project Manager with strong software delivery and Agile experience. The role involves running software projects from initiation to completion, focusing on modernizing legacy systems into cloud-based applications. Competitive salary of up to £70,000 with flexible working options (2 days per week in the office).

Benefits

Flexible working (2 days in office)

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years as a Senior IT Project Manager in software delivery.
• Portfolio of project software delivery experience in different project areas.
• Agile experience.
• Experience in running complex projects with budget oversight.

Responsibilities

• Drive the planning and execution of the work for specific software projects.
• Develop and deploy a plan to achieve deliverables.
• Work as part of the software engineering team.
• Be accountable for successful project delivery in terms of time, cost, and quality.
• Manage project scope, budget, issues, risks, dependencies, and changes.

Skills

Software delivery

Agile

Project management

Cloud applications

Legacy systems modernization

Job description

Senior IT Project Manager – Software Delivery – Preston

A Senior IT Project Manager with excellent software delivery, Agile & project management experience is required by a leading company based in Preston. You must have a proven track record of running software delivery projects, working as part of a software development team in launching new web‑based applications in the cloud. Ideally, if you have PM experience of bringing old legacy systems into modern, cloud‑based software, then this would be ideal.

They are a host of web application‑based projects, including a revamp of a huge legacy system that is being redeveloped and is the cornerstone of the business moving forward.

Experience Required:

• At least 5+ years as a Senior IT Project Manager in software delivery
• Have a portfolio of project software delivery experience in different project areas, and be comfortable working in a software engineering team
• Agile experience
• Working on Cloud & Web application‑based projects
• Experience in Project Management through running complex projects with evidence of budget oversight
• Any experience of taking old software legacy systems and taking them into modern, cloud‑based software would be a bonus

This is a fantastic Senior software‑based project manager role who will cover mainly Software delivery. A brand‑new role, you will run projects from start to finish, working with key stakeholders in Preston but also across the UK.

Duties Include:

• Drive the planning and execution of the work for specific software projects assigned
• Developing and deploying a plan to achieve the deliverables, ensuring that progress is maintained in line with objectives
• Work as part of the software engineering team to deliver projects
• Utilising resources allocated to be accountable for the successful delivery of the project in terms of time, cost, and quality
• Responsible for managing project scope, budget, issues, risks, dependencies, and changes

Compensation and Working Conditions:

My client is looking to pay up to £70,000 + Flexible working (2 days per week in the office). To apply, press apply now or send your CV to.