Interim Project Manager

Homebased The Interim IT Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and finalising projects with the IT Programme according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver IT projects according to plan. The IT Project Manager will also define the project's IT objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle. The project is expected to be around 9 months.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop project scope, IT goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop full-scale IT project plans and associated communications documents.
• Effectively communicate IT project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Develop budget and resource requirements needed to achieve project goals.
• Draft and submit IT budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
• Identify and manage IT project dependencies and critical path.
• Plan and schedule IT project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Track IT project milestones and deliverables.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations specifically focused on IT deliverables.
• Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the IT project team, analyse results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
• Proactively manage changes in IT project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
• Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise IT project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
• Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the IT project.

EXPERIENCE /COMPETENCIES (Knowledge/Skills/Behaviours)

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience in an IT environment.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
• Strong familiarity with IT project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Experience seeing IT projects through the full life cycle.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful.
• Proven ability to complete IT projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.

A Great British Food Company Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 13 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country. Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 90% of British households. At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.