Senior IT Project Manager
Posted Today by Experis
£63 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
Carterton, Oxfordshire
Summary: The role of Senior IT Project Manager involves leading the delivery of critical IT projects in a hybrid work environment, requiring active security clearance. The successful candidate will ensure projects are completed on time and within budget while adhering to structured methodologies. This position demands strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, alongside a proven track record in IT project management. The role also emphasizes collaboration across various business units to drive business improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement and maintain structured project management processes to ensure effective delivery of IT projects
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, allocating resources and overseeing day-to-day delivery
- Monitor progress against key milestones, proactively managing risks, issues, and dependencies
- Conduct quality reviews and escalate concerns relating to scope, timelines, or deliverables as needed
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation in line with IT governance standards
- Coordinate communication across various business units to align on scope, budget, risks, and resources
- Partner with senior stakeholders to identify and prioritise opportunities for business improvement
- Ensure supportability and lifecycle considerations are integrated into solution design
- Guarantee solutions align with defined technology frameworks and standards
Key Skills:
- Minimum 5 years' experience in IT Project Management within complex environments
- Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget using structured methodologies
- Strong experience in software/application project delivery (essential)
- Infrastructure project experience (desirable)
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently (typically 4-5)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Project (Project Server experience advantageous)
- Experience working with both in-house teams and third-party suppliers
- Solid understanding of modern IT technologies and delivery frameworks
- Agile delivery experience (Scrum, AgilePM or similar certifications preferred)
- Understanding of Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)
- Experience managing development workflows (TFS knowledge advantageous)
- PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent Project Management certification
- Agile or Scrum certification (preferred)
Salary (Rate): £63/hour
City: Carterton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Project Manager
Location: Oxfordshire (Hybrid - 3 days per week on site)
Rate: £63 per hour via Umbrella
Contract: 3 months with the possibility of extension
Clearance: Active Security Clearance
Overview
We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to drive the successful delivery of business-critical projects. You will play a key role in ensuring projects deliver measurable value, on time and within budget, while adhering to structured project management methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain structured project management processes to ensure effective delivery of IT projects
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, allocating resources and overseeing day-to-day delivery
- Monitor progress against key milestones, proactively managing risks, issues, and dependencies
- Conduct quality reviews and escalate concerns relating to scope, timelines, or deliverables as needed
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation in line with IT governance standards
- Coordinate communication across various business units to align on scope, budget, risks, and resources
- Partner with senior stakeholders to identify and prioritise opportunities for business improvement
- Ensure supportability and lifecycle considerations are integrated into solution design
- Guarantee solutions align with defined technology frameworks and standards
Skills & Experience
Minimum 5 years' experience in IT Project Management within complex environments
Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget using structured methodologies
Strong experience in software/application project delivery (essential)
Infrastructure project experience (desirable)
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently (typically 4-5)
Proficiency in Microsoft Project (Project Server experience advantageous)
Experience working with both in-house teams and third-party suppliers
Solid understanding of modern IT technologies and delivery frameworks
Technical Knowledge
Essential:
Agile delivery experience (Scrum, AgilePM or similar certifications preferred)
Understanding of Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)
Experience managing development workflows (TFS knowledge advantageous)
Desirable:
Infrastructure project exposure including:
Network installations
Server environments
Cisco, Citrix, and VoIP technologies
Qualifications
PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent Project Management certification
Agile or Scrum certification (preferred)
Key Competencies
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Highly organised with excellent time management
Collaborative mindset with a proactive, "can-do" attitude
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environments
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