IT Project Manager

IT Project & Programme Manager

London - Hybrid

6-month contract

Salary: £60,000 £63,000

Are you an enthusiastic and dynamic IT Project & Programme Manager ready to steer exciting projects from inception to successful completion? Our client, a forward-thinking organization, is seeking a passionate professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering excellence.

Key Accountabilities:

As an IT Project & Programme Manager, you will:

• Plan & Coordinate: Oversee activities to manage and implement projects from idea to close down.
• Business Requirements: Ensure business needs are identified and transformed into actionable plans.
• Business Cases: Create and regularly update business cases to reflect any changes.
• Project Delivery: Control project delivery to meet strategic goals while managing resources, budgets, and timelines.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Continuously monitor, review, and report on all project attributes to keep stakeholders informed.
• Process Implementation: Define and implement effective business processes as required.
• Governance: Manage projects in alignment with the relevant Delivery Framework and Governance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Foster relationships with stakeholders to ensure they are aware of project progress.
• Team Management: Lead project teams and manage external suppliers as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

To excel in this role, you should possess:

• Experience in delivering projects within a structured project delivery life cycle.
• Knowledge of various project methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, APM, Agile, Waterfall).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven experience in engaging stakeholders and customers at all levels.
• A knack for building effective working relationships across the organization.
• Commercial awareness with a focus on customer-centric decision-making.
• The ability to inspire and motivate team members while driving performance.

Education and Certifications:

• Project Management qualifications such as PRINCE2, APM, or Agile.
• A degree level qualification or equivalent experience.

Key Competencies:

We are looking for someone who can:

• Navigate a complex matrix organization with ease.
• Work agilely and manage ambiguity effectively.
• Thrive under pressure and adapt to changing deadlines.
• Proactively bring teams together to achieve shared goals.
• Think strategically beyond immediate initiatives for broader success.
• Challenge the status quo when necessary to ensure successful delivery.
• Communicate effectively with both IT and non-IT professionals.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.