IT Project Manager 6 months with an opportunity to extend Southampton with some London office travel also anticipated Hybrid 2 days in the office, 3 remote IT Project Manager required for an initial 6 month contract to drive and deliver a Federated Asset/Data Model initiative. Key Responsibilities While responsibilities may scale with experience, all Project Managers will perform duties in these core areas: Project Planning Develop project scopes, objectives, and detailed plans. Coordinate with stakeholders to align on priorities and deliverables. Identify resource needs and manage allocation efficiently. Execution and Monitoring Lead project teams and coordinate activities across functions. Monitor progress, manage risks, and implement contingency plans. Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards. Stakeholder Management Communicate progress, risks, and achievements to stakeholders. Foster collaboration and maintain stakeholder satisfaction. Manage expectations and address concerns effectively. Budget and Resource Management Track project budgets, ensuring costs remain within forecasted limits. Optimise resource allocation and adjust plans as necessary. Documentation and Reporting Maintain detailed project documentation for future reference and compliance. Provide regular updates and performance metrics to leadership. Subject Matter Expertise Leverage industry/domain knowledge to guide project decisions. Understand and navigate industry-specific challenges (e.g. IT, business transformation, software development, finance, etc.). Apply best practices and standards relevant to the project type. What you bring Education and Certifications: Bachelor's degree; PMP, Prince2 Practitioner, APM PMQ, or Agile certifications strongly preferred. Experience: Demonstrable knowledge, experience and success in IT project management, with a proven track record of delivering medium-scale projects. Key Skills: Proficient in risk management, stakeholder alignment, and adaptive leadership. Experience with project management tools like Jira, MS Project, or Asana. Subject Matter Expertise: Demonstrates understanding of industry-specific challenges and has led medium-scale projects within the domain (e.g., software development, local/individual business unit transformations, or infrastructure upgrades). Budget Size: Manages budgets between £250K and £1m. Supervision Level: Works independently; provides guidance to Junior PMs or team members. Project Scope: Oversees mid-scale projects or multiple smaller initiatives simultaneously. Preference would be a FTC (£45-£60k) however they may consider a day rate contractor (inside IR35) for the right candidate.