IT Project Manager
Start: ASAP
Where: Watford
Pay: £500 per day
Hours: 40 hours a week
Prince 2 / Agile qualification - not mandatory
Azure skills - desired
Reporting to the IT Programme Manager, the Project Manager's role is to deliver multiple concurrent ICT projects through the full lifecycle within the agreed time, budget, and quality criteria.
The Project Manager will plan, execute, and finalise IT projects according to the governance criteria of the organisation. This includes acquiring resources, coordinating the efforts with various teams, and liaising with 3rd parties such as contractors, consultants, or vendors to deliver according to the plan.
The role encompasses aspects of Business Analysis, Project Management and Test Management.
Main duties/brief outline of job -
Reporting to the IT Programme Manager, the Project Manager's role is to deliver multiple concurrent ICT projects through the full lifecycle within the agreed time, budget, and quality criteria.
The Project Manager will plan, execute, and finalise IT projects according to the governance criteria of the organisation. This includes acquiring resources, coordinating the efforts with various teams, and liaising with 3rd parties such as contractors, consultants, or vendors to deliver according to the plan.
The role encompasses aspects of Business Analysis, Project Management and Test Management.
Key Responsibilities & essential skills -
Define and manage project scope, milestones and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with IT Management Team and stakeholders.
Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely fashion.
Liaise with various stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
Plan and schedule project timelines using appropriate tools.
Track activities, project milestones and deliverables against the project plan providing regular and accurate reporting to stakeholders.
Prepare and maintain all project management products and ensure appropriate project controls are consistently applied.
Coordinate and manage multiple suppliers in the delivery of projects
Collaborate with analysts, designers, and system owners in testing new solutions.
Ensure that project risks and issues are accurately captured, quantified and managed
Production of technical, functional, training, communications and other deliverables as required
Requirement gathering and definition when required
Coordination of system and user acceptance testing project updates, and liaise with stakeholders effectively.
Problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to addressing project challenges and identifying areas for improvement.
Proficiency in project management tools and software is a plus.
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification will be considered an advantage.