IT Project Manager (SDLC)

About this Position:

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to support a major manufacturing transformation programme focused on delivering new production capabilities and associated software systems. This is a key role within a large-scale, multi-workstream environment, responsible for ensuring critical projects are delivered to agreed time, cost and quality objectives.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in software development lifecycle (SDLC) delivery and the management of third-party suppliers, ideally within manufacturing, industrial or factory-based environments. You will work closely with development teams, business stakeholders and third-party suppliers to drive delivery, manage dependencies and maintain effective governance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

* Develop and maintain detailed project plans, ensuring delivery against key milestones and critical paths.

* Coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders, development teams and third-party suppliers.

* Drive project progress, proactively managing dependencies, risks, issues and actions.

* Ensure robust governance and project controls are in place, including reporting, documentation and stakeholder communications.

* Produce regular project updates and highlight reports for programme leadership.

* Lead change control activities, including impact assessments and change request management.

* Manage project resources effectively to support successful delivery.

* Oversee third-party suppliers against contracted deliverables, timescales and quality standards.

* Ensure project deliverables meet agreed quality standards and business objectives.

* Escalate delivery risks and issues where necessary to maintain programme objectives.

* Support discussions relating to software development, systems integration and delivery methodology.

* Facilitate lessons learned activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience Required:

* Proven experience as a Project Manager within complex, multi-workstream programmes.

* Extensive experience delivering software development projects and managing the SDLC.

* Strong track record of managing third-party suppliers, including contract deliverables and performance.

* Strong background within manufacturing, industrial, engineering or factory-based environments.

* Experience managing project governance, reporting, controls and delivery frameworks.

* Strong understanding of project lifecycle management, risk management and quality assurance.

* Experience managing project dependencies, stakeholder expectations and supplier relationships.

* Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.

* Experience working within Prince2, Waterfall, Agile or hybrid delivery environments.

* Ability to operate effectively within fast-paced, high-pressure project environments
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed