Job Description
Job Title: IT Project Manager
Location: Knutsford, Northampton, Glasgow | Hybrid working (ideally 2 or more days per week in office)
Duration: 6 months + potential extensions
Contract Type: Inside IR35
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to join our team on a 6-month contract with the possibility of extensions. This role offers hybrid working, based in either Northampton or Glasgow, with the flexibility to work in the office 2 or more days per week.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage IT projects from initiation through to successful delivery
* Oversee budgeting, cost management, and financial reporting
* Develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, ensuring clear communication across teams
* Manage and mitigate project risks, issues, and escalations
* Provide strategic thinking to support digital and technology-driven change initiatives
* Conduct in-depth reporting, analysis, and provide actionable insights to senior leadership
* Implement change and transformation strategies in alignment with business objectives
* Ensure adherence to corporate governance, risk controls, and compliance standards
* Conduct cost-benefit analysis (CBA) to inform decision-making
* Coordinate project resources and manage timelines effectively
Skills & Experience Required:
* Proven experience in managing IT projects, with strong project management expertise
* Strong business acumen and the ability to align IT projects with organizational goals
* Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
* Experience with digital and technology change management
* Ability to handle risk and issue escalation in complex project environments
* Knowledge of corporate governance, compliance, and controls within IT projects
If you're looking for an exciting opportunity to work on impactful projects with a leading organization, apply now!
Application Process:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CVs detailing their relevant experience and qualifications for this position of "IT Project Manager" at the email address given below:
s.surela@smartchoice-international.com
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the selection process