Location: Carterton Job Type: Contract Industry: Business Transformation Job reference: BBBH438668_1778678108 Posted: 3 minutes ago
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
1. Implement and maintain structured project management processes to ensure effective delivery of IT projects
2. Develop and manage detailed project plans, allocating resources and overseeing day-to-day delivery
3. Monitor progress against key milestones, proactively managing risks, issues, and dependencies
4. Conduct quality reviews and escalate concerns relating to scope, timelines, or deliverables as needed
5. Maintain comprehensive project documentation in line with IT governance standards
6. Coordinate communication across various business units to align on scope, budget, risks, and resources
7. Partner with senior stakeholders to identify and prioritise opportunities for business improvement
8. Ensure supportability and lifecycle considerations are integrated into solution design
9. Guarantee solutions align with defined technology frameworks and standards
Skills & Experience
10. Minimum 5 years' experience in IT Project Management within complex environments
11. Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget using structured methodologies
12. Strong experience in software/application project delivery (essential)
13. Infrastructure project experience (desirable)
14. Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently (typically 4-5)
15. Proficiency in Microsoft Project (Project Server experience advantageous)
16. Experience working with both in-house teams and third-party suppliers
17. Solid understanding of modern IT technologies and delivery frameworks
Technical Knowledge
Essential:
18. Agile delivery experience (Scrum, AgilePM or similar certifications preferred)
19. Understanding of Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)
20. Experience managing development workflows (TFS knowledge advantageous)
Desirable:
21. Infrastructure project exposure including:
22. Network installations
23. Server environments
24. Cisco, Citrix, and VoIP technologies
Qualifications
25. PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent Project Management certification
26. Agile or Scrum certification (preferred)
Key Competencies
27. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
28. Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
29. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
30. Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
31. Highly organised with excellent time management
32. Collaborative mindset with a proactive, "can-do" attitude
33. Comfortable operating in fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environments