IT Project Manager
*6 months with an opportunity to extend
*Central London (hybrid)
IT Project Manager required for an initial 6 month contract to drive and deliver a Federated Asset/Data Model initiative.
Key Responsibilities
While responsibilities may scale with experience, all Project Managers will perform duties in these core areas:
Project Planning
*Develop project scopes, objectives, and detailed plans.
*Coordinate with stakeholders to align on priorities and deliverables.
*Identify resource needs and manage allocation efficiently.
Execution and Monitoring
*Lead project teams and coordinate activities across functions.
*Monitor progress, manage risks, and implement contingency plans.
*Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards.
Stakeholder Management
*Communicate progress, risks, and achievements to stakeholders.
*Foster collaboration and maintain stakeholder satisfaction.
*Manage expectations and address concerns effectively.
Budget and Resource Management
*Track project budgets, ensuring costs remain within forecasted limits.
*Optimise resource allocation and adjust plans as necessary.
Documentation and Reporting
*Maintain detailed project documentation for future reference and compliance.
*Provide regular updates and performance metrics to leadership.
Subject Matter Expertise
*Leverage industry/domain knowledge to guide project decisions.
*Understand and navigate industry-specific challenges (e.g. IT, business transformation, software development, finance, etc.).
*Apply best practices and standards relevant to the project type.
What you bring
*Education and Certifications: Bachelor’s degree; PMP, Prince2 Practitioner, APM PMQ, or Agile certifications strongly preferred.
*Experience: Demonstrable knowledge, experience and success in IT project management, with a proven track record of delivering medium-scale projects.
*Key Skills: Proficient in risk management, stakeholder alignment, and adaptive leadership. Experience with project management tools like Jira, MS Project, or Asana.
*Subject Matter Expertise: Demonstrates understanding of industry-specific challenges and has led medium-scale projects within the domain (e.g., software development, local/individual business unit transformations, or infrastructure upgrades).
*Budget Size: Manages budgets between £250K and £1m.
*Supervision Level: Works independently; provides guidance to Junior PMs or team members.
*Project Scope: Oversees mid-scale projects or multiple smaller initiatives simultaneously.
Preference would be a FTC (£45-£60k) however they may consider a day rate contractor (inside IR35) for the right candidate.