Role
| IT Project Manager
Location
| Manchester and
Working from Venues
Salary
| Up to £50’000
Contract
| Full Time /
Permanent
About Us
At Lane7, we’re dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation
in the industry. As we expand, we’re seeking an IT Project Manager to play a
critical role in opening new venues, designing cutting-edge systems, and
leading technology projects from concept through installation. In close
collaboration with our Head of IT, you’ll be at the forefront of new projects,
ensuring seamless implementation and delivering exceptional technology
experiences for our guests.
We’re looking for a passionate,
skilled and hardworking IT Project Manager to join us! We have ambitious and
exciting plans for the future.
Could you be what we’re looking
for?
You'll play a pivotal role in
ensuring the seamless operation of our technical systems within our venues.
The Role
* Project
Leadership:
Oversee the planning, execution, and successful delivery of IT projects
within scope, budget, and timelines, while ensuring alignment with
organizational goals.
* Stakeholder
Collaboration:
Define project objectives and success metrics in collaboration with
stakeholders; communicate key milestones and project progress to
stakeholders and senior management.
* Risk
Management:
Identify and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and issues to drive
successful project outcomes.
* Resource
Management:
Coordinate team resources, including internal teams, external vendors, and
consultants; manage the scheduling and availability of Venue Technicians
and Systems Technicians to meet project demands.
* Systems
& Infrastructure: Align IT infrastructure with business needs, ensure systems are
secure, reliable, and up-to-date, and oversee systems development
post-implementation, including all updates and system changes.
* Security
& Compliance: Implement comprehensive security measures for network, data, and
communication systems; ensure compliance with industry standards to
safeguard against cyber threats.
* Operational
Management:
Handle budgeting and ensure cost-effective resource allocation; manage
contracts with external IT vendors to meet service standards.
* Technical
Support & Performance Management: Provide Level 2 support to Level 1 technicians,
maintain team SLAs, oversee IT support to staff, and ensure minimal
downtime.
* Risk
& Recovery:
Develop and implement systems recovery, backup procedures, and risk
evaluation to ensure business continuity.
* Documentation
& Reporting:
Maintain detailed documentation on IT systems and processes, prepare
regular performance and initiative reports for senior management, and
manage hosting and domain services.
Qualifications and Skills
* Proven
experience as an IT Project Manager, ideally within the hospitality or
travel industry.
* Strong
project management skills, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and
risk management.
* Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively
engage and influence stakeholders.
* Demonstrated
leadership experience, managing cross-functional teams to drive successful
project delivery.
* Knowledge
of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools
(e.g., JIRA, Microsoft Project).
* Familiarity
with IT infrastructure, systems integration, cybersecurity, and software
development.
* PMP,
PRINCE2, or other relevant project management certifications are
advantageous.
* Bachelor’s
degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Preferred Experience
While not required, the following experience would be advantageous:
* Networking: Experience with Unifi
networking solutions, with certifications such as Cisco Certified Network
Associate (CCNA) or CompTIA Network+ as a plus.
* Payment
& POS Systems: Hands-on experience with EPOS setup and installation, credit card
and payment gateway integration, and mobile ordering solutions.
Working
Arrangement
* Your place of works is Lane7 Manchester 235 Deansgate,
Manchester and from venues
* Working remotely when appropriate
* Your hours of work will be Tuesday to Saturday
9.00am – 5.00pm
* Travel to our Lane7 sites as required for the
role with flexibility around working hours required
* Some hotel overnight stays as required to meet
needs of the business
* You’ll work in a close-knit team in this broad
and varied role
What
We’ll Offer
* Up to £50.000 salary per annum
* Private
Health insurance & benefits through Vitality
* Friends
and family discounts across the Lane7 Group
* Company
contribution pension
* Cycle2Work
scheme partnered with Halfords
* Octopus
Electric Car Scheme
* Refer
a friend scheme