IT Project Manager
Wellingborough (hybrid)
Salary up to £62k plus good benefits
Our Wellingborough based client is recruiting a skilled and motivated
IT Project Manager
on a permanent basis to lead complex international software projects from start to finish. This role is ideal for an experienced project manager with a strong technical background and the ability to navigate and drive challenging projects. You'll play a crucial role as the interface between customers, project teams, external partners, and internal departments, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organisational goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Full Project Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire project lifecycle, from cost estimation through to final operation, ensuring seamless execution.
- Scope & Objective Development: Work closely with technical experts and business teams to define project scope and objectives, ensuring alignment with both technical and business requirements.
- Detailed Project Planning: Develop and execute detailed project plans that ensure feasibility, efficient resource use, and adherence to timelines.
- Resource & Budget Monitoring: Plan, monitor, and report on project resources, budgets, scopes, schedules, and milestones, maintaining a clear picture of project health.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Manage and engage all project stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and development teams, to foster collaboration and address project needs.
- Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and initiate measures to minimise project risks.
- Project Documentation: Create, maintain, and monitor comprehensive project documentation, providing transparency and traceability throughout the project lifecycle.
- Meetings & Workshops: Organise and lead project kick-offs, meetings, and workshops to ensure alignment and keep all parties informed.
- Direct Reporting: Report directly to the Head of IT Web Applications, providing updates on project status, challenges, and milestones.
About you ...
- Educational Background: Completed studies in a relevant field, with strong project management experience and technical leadership skills.
- Technical Expertise: Solid technical background, especially in web technologies. Hands-on experience with web application integrations (e.g., SAP) is a plus.
- Project Management Experience: Proven track record of planning, implementing, and managing complex software/web projects, with an understanding of both agile and traditional project management methods.
- Analytical Thinker: Excellent conceptual and analytical skills, with a thorough understanding of business and technical processes.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional communicator, able to engage and influence various project stakeholders and present project details effectively.
- Problem-Solving Abilities: Adept at navigating complex project challenges and confident in making strategic decisions to keep projects on track.
- Certifications: Relevant certifications (such as Scrum Master, Product Owner, IPMA, PMI, Prince2, Design Thinking) are advantageous.
- Language Proficiency: Fluent in English (spoken and written); proficiency in German is a plus.
- Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel to various locations, including other company offices and customer sites.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT Project Manager to lead impactful, high-stakes international software projects. You'll work with a diverse range of stakeholders and drive projects that align with organisational goals, contributing to global success. Our client offers a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, where you can grow professionally while taking on new challenges.
If you're a strategic thinker with a passion for project management and a knack for tackling complex challenges, apply here or call Kim to discuss further.
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