Senior Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Newtownabbey; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee complex ICT systems and transformation projects in Northern Ireland. This role involves engaging with stakeholders, managing budgets, and ensuring projects align with health and social care transformation initiatives. Candidates should possess substantial project management experience and relevant qualifications. Immediate start with a possible extension after three months.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in project management within a major organisation.
• Possession of a project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, MSP, PMP).
• Experience managing ICT projects over £100,000.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of high-value ICT projects from initiation to closure.
• Engage with stakeholders to assess business needs and define ICT strategies.
• Oversee risk management and compliance with project management standards.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Change Management

Communication

Education

University degree or professional qualification

Job description

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As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex ICT systems and transformation projects. You will partner with internal and external stakeholders, applying best-practice methodologies including PRINCE2 and BSO’s Programme and Project Management standards to deliver successful, sustainable outcomes that support health and social care transformation across Northern Ireland.

Location: Belfast

Job Type: Temporary

Duration of booking: Expected to last 3 months with possible extension

Proposed start date: ASAP

Pay Rates: Up to£32.35 per hour Umbrella or £29.20 per hour PAYE inclusive of holidaypay

Hours / Working Days: 37.5 hours per week / Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm

Based: Office / Hospital

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage the delivery of high-value and complex ICT projects from initiation through closure, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and budget.
• Engage collaboratively with stakeholders and customers to assess business needs and define ICT strategies and implementation plans.
• Identify and evaluate innovative technology solutions that align with organizational goals and contribute to digital transformation.
• Oversee risk management, business case development, procurement planning, and implementation strategies.
• Maintain oversight of project lifecycle documentation, governance, compliance with PRINCE2, and BSO PPM standards.
• Coordinate with legal and procurement advisors on contract negotiations and delivery models.
• Track project performance using tools such as Project Vision and ensure transparent reporting via Highlight Reports, End-Stage Assessments, and Post-Project Evaluations.
• Manage project resources and administration, including financial forecasting and budgetary control of capital and revenue spend.

Stakeholder Management

• Develop strong working relationships with customers, internal ITS teams, external suppliers, and other public sector partners.
• Represent the project/programme in multi-agency forums, aligning deliverables with wider HSC or non-HSC initiatives.
• Support business readiness and change adoption to ensure successful embedding of new capabilities and systems.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• You must clearly demonstrate the following on your application:
• Qualifications & Experience
• A university degree/professional qualification and a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a project management role within a major organisation;
• OR
• At least 5 years' relevant project management experience within a major organisation.
• Proven experience leading an ICT project >£100,000 OR managing a complex workstream within a project/programme >£5 million.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience managing a team.
• Possession of a project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, MSP, PMP, or equivalent).

Other Requirements

• A full, valid UK driving licence and access to a car (reasonable adjustments made for applicants with a disability).

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated ability to lead change initiatives in complex environments.
• Proven success engaging diverse stakeholders to achieve collaborative outcomes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present to senior audiences.
• Broad technical knowledge and awareness of emerging ICT trends and developments.