IT Project Manager, Fixed Term Contract

15 Month Fixed Term Contract

IT Project Manager

My client based in Reading are looking to recruit an experienced IT Project Manager; as well as having proven experience in technical change, you must have a background in delivering business change and good supplier management skills.

You will need to go to the office 2-3 times a week in Reading.

The role:

• You will be managing the activities of virtual project teams with members from across the business.
• Manage complex business and system changes according to portfolio requirements, following the agreed Project Management process and methodology
• Take responsibility for the definition, documentation, control and satisfactory completion of projects
• Ensure that project quality, change control and risk management processes are adhered to
• Ensure project budgets are well managed and kept within agreed tolerances
• Identify and document the success criteria for the project, and ensure that all necessary plans and controls are in place for successful project delivery
• Establish appropriate project teams (including external suppliers) in agreement with project Sponsor and Senior Programme & Project Manager.
• Produce regular and appropriate reports/feedback to project boards and stakeholders Manage the procurement processes for projects, working in liaison with the Procurement team and other stakeholders.

Experience sought:

• A proven background across IT change- software, data and infrastructure
• A thorough background in business change management
• Experience working with suppliers
• Be able to manage multiple concurrent projects/workstreams utilising their time appropriately
• Ability to undertake effective negotiations at all levels
• A proven ability to lead and facilitate discussion at senior levels of large organisations
• Able to build and maintain relationship across many different functions, organisational levels and external partners

Benefits include; 30+ days holiday, flexible working, very generous pension scheme and the ability to be part of a large, internal project team.