Senior Project Manager – Reading - UK - Hybrid

Itergy; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in the UK seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex IT projects. The role requires over 7 years of experience in project management and strategic leadership skills. You will manage resources, budgets, and stakeholder communications while ensuring successful project execution. Join a team that values collaboration and innovation with a flexible hybrid work model.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Continuous learning opportunities

Collaboration with skilled teams

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years in a senior role.
• Proven track record managing large, complex IT projects.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of project plans and deliverables.
• Serve as the primary liaison for stakeholders.
• Manage project budgets and forecasts.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Track key performance indicators for project success.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

PMP or Prince2 Practitioner certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Responsibilities

• Strategic Project Leadership: Lead the development and execution of complex project plans, timelines, and deliverables. Define project scope, goals, and success criteria in alignment with organizational strategy. Oversee multiple project teams, ensuring coordination and alignment across functions.
• Stakeholder Management & Communication: Serve as the primary liaison for executive leadership, clients, and key external partners. Facilitate high-level project meetings, steering committees, and executive briefings. Communicate project vision, objectives, and progress to all stakeholders, ensuring transparency and buy-in.
• Resource & Financial Management: Direct resource allocation, including senior staff, vendors, and technology assets. Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting for large-scale initiatives.
• Risk, Issue & Change Management: Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate complex project risks. Lead resolution of critical project issues, making decisions and escalating as appropriate. Oversee change management processes, ensuring smooth adoption of new systems and practices.
• Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for project success. Deliver comprehensive progress reports, dashboards, and presentations to senior leadership. Ensure all project documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with organizational standards.

Qualifications

• Experience Minimum 7 years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead role. Proven track record managing large, complex projects in IT or related fields. Experience leading cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.
• Skills & Abilities Advanced leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. Exceptional strategic thinking and decision-making abilities. Mastery of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project). Superior organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication, with experience presenting to executive audiences.
• Education & Certifications Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Project Management IT or related field. Professional certifications: PMP, Prince2 Practitioner, or equivalent (required). Ongoing commitment to professional development and industry best practices.

Why Join Itergy?

• Be part of a highly skilled and collaborative team working on enterprise-scale projects.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid work model that supports work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and high-impact projects with international clients.
• Access to continuous learning, Microsoft certifications, and professional development.
• Contribute to a company that values excellence, integrity, and innovation.