With over 25 years' experience, over 250 care homes, and six independent hospitals, Barchester is one of the UK's foremost care providers. Our mission is to provide the best possible person-centred care to elderly and vulnerable people, and we have an exciting opportunity for an IT Project Manager to join our newly established IT Delivery team to support this goal.
We are looking for an organised, knowledgeable, and driven candidate who will manage the full lifecycle of Barchester's IT projects on time, in budget, and at a high quality standard. You will work with the project sponsors and key stakeholders across the business to define and deliver the project's objectives.
This is a permanent, predominantly remote position with occasional travel across the UK, particularly to Inverness and London. We are offering an impressive rewards and benefits package, including:
Competitive starting salary
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Flexible, remote working
Unlimited access to our generous refer a friend scheme, earning up to £500* per referral
Access to a wide range of retail and leisure discounts at big brands and supermarkets
Free access to medical specialists, who are available for a second opinion if you need to make a decision with confidence
Confidential and free access to counselling and legal services
Required experience and qualifications:
Extensive, demonstrable experience in an IT project management role in a large complex organisation
Demonstrable experience in both agile and waterfall project methodologies
Formal project management qualification, Prince 2, APM, Agile or equivalent
Excellent communication skills
Full UK driving licence, with the flexibility to travel when required
Role and responsibilities:
Lead and manage all project activities from initiation to delivery, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and timeline
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, objectives, and deliverables
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets
Identify and mitigate project risks and issues
Communicate project status, updates, and issues to stakeholders and senior management
Provide sound technical expertise and guidance on IT content decisions related to the project
Create strong relationships with key stakeholder groups to ensure appropriate resources are engaged
Ensure key Project governance deliverables are established across all projects
If you'd like to use your expertise in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is an empowering and rewarding place to be. You'll have plenty of opportunity to grow your career in a large organisation with a warm and supportive environment.
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