Were Hiring: IT Project Manager
Location: Manchester / Heathrow Approach / Remote | Reporting to: Lead IT Project Manager
About IRIS Software Group
Were one of the UKs largest privately held software companies, trusted by:
* 1 in 6 UK employees paid via IRIS Payroll
* 100,000+ customers across 135 countries
* 50 of the Top 100 CPA firms in North America
* 12,000 schools & 4M UK families using our apps
Our award-winning solutions power payroll, HR, accountancy, and education and were proud to be recognised as a Great Place to Work with accolades in Tech, Wellbeing & Women in the Workplace.
The Opportunity
Were seeking a proactive, detail-oriented IT Project Manager to lead cross-functional technology initiatives at IRIS. Youll manage full project lifecycles from scoping & planning through execution & delivery ensuring alignment with business goals, stakeholders, and compliance.
What youll do:
* Lead end-to-end delivery of IT projects (servers, cloud, security, M&A, infrastructure upgrades)
* Build detailed project plans, RAID logs & stakeholder updates
* Run weekly project meetings, milestone reviews & workshops
* Collaborate with teams across Sales, HR, Marketing Ops & Finance
* Manage risks, issues & changes with precision
* Produce highlight reports, dashboards & KPI updates
What were looking for:
* Experience managing complex IT projects across multiple functions
* Knowledge of Agile, PRINCE2 & Waterfall methodologies
* Skilled in tools like Asana, Clarizen, Microsoft Project & SharePoint
* Strong leadership, communication & problem-solving skills
* Calm under pressure, flexible during change & confident in decision-making
What success looks like:
* 3 months: Deliver initial projects & align teams
* 12 months: Drive effective collaboration, reporting & risk management
* 2 years: Lead strategic transformation projects (M&A, infrastructure & enterprise software)
Why join IRIS?
* Work on high-impact transformation projects across IT & business
* Collaborate with talented, global teams
* Be part of an award-winning workplace recognised for innovation & culture
* Enjoy flexibility with hybrid/remote working
Ready to make your mark as an IT Project Manager with IRIS Software Group? Apply today and help us shape the future of business software!
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