IT Technical Delivery Project Manager - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
IT Technical Delivery Project Manager - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
Apply locations Manchester time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: February 28, 2025 (27 days left to apply) job requisition id JR001887
We are PZ Cussons. Our purpose is For everyone, for life, for good.
Sustainability and the wellbeing of people, families and communities everywhere are at the heart of everything that we do.
Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Cussons Baby, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.
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Job title: IT Technical Delivery Project Manager
Location: Manchester
Contract type: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
The Role:
The IT Technical Delivery Project Manager is a key role within PZ Cussons' Global IT department, responsible for leading the successful delivery of IT projects, with a particular focus on infrastructure initiatives that drive tangible business outcomes. This role ensures that all IT projects are effectively managed from initiation through to completion, with a focus on adhering to scope, timeline, and budget.
This position plays a vital role in ensuring that PZ Cussons is able to react swiftly to project demands, applying project management practices at the early stages of project development. The Technical Delivery Project Manager will enhance the company's ability to deliver IT projects efficiently and in line with corporate standards, governance, and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
* Project Lifecycle Execution: Oversee all phases of the project lifecycle, including:
o Pre-Project Planning
o Feasibility and Foundations
o Exploration and Engineering
o Deployment and Post-Project Reviews
o Scoping, Planning, and Stakeholder Management
* Methodology: Apply Prince 2 and Agile Delivery methods as appropriate. Drive cultural changes required for modern ways of working and implement best practices in project management processes and tools.
* Stakeholder Management: Engage closely with business partners, PMO, solution architects, service delivery managers, vendor managers, and regional/global function leads to align project goals and outcomes.
* Governance and Escalation: Ensure adherence to project governance standards. Monitor project risks and escalate issues to senior leadership as needed to ensure timely and effective resolution.
* Resource Management: Allocate and manage resources (internal and external), ensuring optimal capacity to meet project demands.
* Vendor and Financial Management: Collaborate with third-party vendors and manage budgets to deliver cost-effective solutions. Handle financial planning and project cost control.
* Service Transition: Coordinate the transition of projects into Business-as-Usual (BAU) operations by working with service delivery teams, ensuring seamless handover and ongoing support.
* Collaborates with: Solution architects, service delivery managers, business partners, PMO, business analysts, regional/business leads, vendor managers, and third-party vendors.
Key Skills & Competencies
* Technical Knowledge in Infrastructure: A solid understanding of IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, cloud technologies (e.g., Azure), and enterprise-level hardware and software. The candidate should be able to effectively collaborate with technical teams and manage projects that involve complex infrastructure components.
* Strong organisational, leadership, and project management skills.
* Proven experience in Prince 2, Agile, or other project management frameworks.
* Demonstrated ability to manage complex, large-scale IT projects across global regions.
* Effective stakeholder management, with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
* Strong financial and vendor management expertise.
* Ability to drive cultural change and adopt modern tools and techniques for project delivery.
If you want to join a business in transformation with exciting growth plans and the opportunity to work flexibly and finish at 1pm every Friday, apply to work for us today.
Please note that we are not able to offer visa sponsorship or assist with relocation support for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the country where this role is located before applying.
Equal Opportunities:
At PZ Cussons, we value diversity and make sure everyone feels included. We want our team to reflect society and our global customers. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and your unique perspective helps us develop brands and create new products for our consumers.
If you need extra support during this process, please inform us so that we can accommodate your needs appropriately. It is important to us that all candidates feel recognised and have a good experience with PZ Cussons as part of our commitment to inclusivity.
PZ Cussons is big enough to make your mark, small enough to make it yours. Apply to join us!
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