Overview
Company Description
At Telefónica Tech (part of the Telefónica Group) we believe in building a better world through secure digital enablement, focusing on empowering organisations through every stage of their digital journey, and solving their most complex business challenges with our comprehensive suite of technology solutions across Data & AI, Cyber Security, Cloud, AI Business Solutions, and Modern Workplace.
Job Title – IT Change Project Manager – Software Development
Contract (Inside IR35) | 9 Months
Location: York (Hybrid – 1 day per week onsite)
We are seeking an experienced IT Change Project Manager to join a dynamic and fast-paced technology environment, working across a diverse IT portfolio. This role will focus on delivering small to medium projects, changes, and workstreams within larger initiatives, primarily within software development and change programmes. You will own delivery end-to-end – from vision through to outcome realisation – and may also take over projects at any stage, driving them through to successful completion. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, delivery-focused Project Manager who thrives in complex environments and enjoys working closely with both technical and business stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead small to medium projects or workstreams within a wider programme or portfolio.
* Deliver projects using the Change Delivery Framework, ensuring time, cost and quality objectives are met.
* Ensure non-technical impacts are addressed, including business change, training and service integration.
* Partner with Project Sponsors to build robust business cases, clearly defining outcomes, benefits and success measures.
* Translate business objectives into tangible deliverables and measurable benefits.
* Manage and control project budgets, escalating deviations in a timely manner.
* Proactively manage risks, issues, actions and decisions, escalating to sponsors or steering committees where required.
* Manage resources, including third-party suppliers, ensuring capacity and availability challenges are addressed.
* Continuously assess project outcomes to ensure benefits are realised.
* Ensure activities are appropriately scoped and delivered with strong attention to detail.
* Close projects effectively, capturing lessons learned and transitioning into continuous improvement.
* Coach and support less experienced colleagues in project delivery and change management.
* Adhere to data protection and security processes at all times.
Qualifications
* Skills & Experience
* Proven experience delivering change in environments with competing priorities.
* Experience managing multiple concurrent projects of varying scale and complexity.
* Strong capability in planning, scheduling and resource management.
* Highly results-driven, with the energy and resilience to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
* Gravitas and credibility to influence senior business stakeholders.
* Strong background in business process improvement and operational efficiency.
* Solid project governance and end-to-end SDLC experience.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor style to different audiences.
* Strong relationship management and influencing skills across all levels of an organisation.
* Awareness of commercial and financial management processes.
Contract Details
* Type: Contract – Inside IR35
* Duration: 9 months (with potential extension)
* Start: ASAP
Additional Information
Ready to Make an Impact? Join us in shaping the future of digital transformation at Telefónica Tech UK&I. Be part of a team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and fosters a positive work environment. Apply now to embark on a rewarding journey!
We encourage applications from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of: age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or beliefs and sexual orientation.
We look forward to hearing from you!
At Telefónica Tech, we believe inclusion is the bridge that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. We celebrate and respect our differences because diversity drives innovation and makes us stronger.
Be yourself with us, and feel that you belong. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
We are also committed to equity, accessible hiring practices, and creating an inclusive culture through many means including TogetHer (Women's network) and our Employee Resource Groups which include Diversity and Inclusion, Telefónica Tech Pride, Neurodiversity, ELEVATE (African and Caribbean heritage network), and Sustainability.
We don’t believe hiring is a tick box exercise, so if you feel that you don’t match the job description 100%, but would still be a great fit for role, please get in touch.
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