Job title: Senior IT Project Manager Department: Information Technology Reporting to: Corporate Systems Manager Grade: 4 Salary: £65,443 per annum Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week Base: Gravesend Closing date: 4th November Who we are: We are the UK’s biggest port, central to the country’s economy and ambitions for growth. We connect the UK to the world, but we are much more than a conventional port. We are driven by our purpose to protect and improve the 95 mile stretch of the River Thames which is tidal – from Teddington Lock on the border of Surrey, through the heart of London, Kent, Essex and out to the North Sea. The role: The Port of London Authority is expanding its IT Team. We are looking for an experienced project manager with a proven track record in delivering complex, business-critical IT systems. You will be self-motivated with a strong technical background, excellent organisational skills and a talent for effective communication. Key responsibilities: Ensure successful delivery of all project objectives within scope, time, and budget. Maintain and monitor a comprehensive project plan, outlining key milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and timelines for each work package. Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including work package leads, senior management, contractors, and regulatory bodies. Ensure effective communication and reporting on project status, risks, and issues to the Corporate Systems Manager and other stakeholders. You will have: At least 10 years experience of specifying, designing and implementing business systems within a complex IT environment. Ideally be educated to Degree level in an IT related discipline. Experience with project management methodologies and tools, such as PRINCE2. Extensive knowledge of technical concepts such as databases, authentication, APIs, server infrastructure and networking. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. In return, we offer a competitive benefits package: 28 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) Medical Cash Plan Generous pension Onsite parking with electric charging Access to Occupational Health, Mindfulness, Counselling and Physiotherapy Cycle to Work Scheme Car-leasing scheme (Tusker Cars) Access to MyGymDiscounts For further information or if you would like to have an informal discussion about the position, please contact Michael Stevens (Corporate Systems Manager) at Michael.Stevens@pla.co.uk. The PLA are not registered with the UK Home Office and do not sponsor candidates who require a visa or work permit to work in the UK, therefore an offer of employment cannot be made unless you currently hold the rights to live and work in the UK.