It Project manager

Our client, a prominent organisation within the technology sector, is seeking a skilled IT Project Manager to join their Estates Intelligence division on a contract basis. This division specialises in empowering clients to make well-informed decisions regarding the operational and strategic management of their estates and asset portfolios.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the detailed plan and ensure that critical paths of multiple projects are maintained.
• Perform detailed planning and re-planning, including task progress updating and reporting.
• Ensure all products are managed per configuration and change management processes.
• Lead internal standups, sprint ceremonies, and checkpoints, and escalate as necessary.
• Manage and report on the RAID log and assist in quality gateway management.
• Impact assess changes using modelling to forecast impacts to the plan.
• Manage communications and correspondence with internal teams, external suppliers, and clients.
• Oversee the overall project change process.

Job Requirements:

• Experience of managing large, complex plans, including those across 12 months or longer durations.
• Proven delivery experience in both waterfall and agile environments.
• Ability to lead standups with experienced delivery teams and developers.
• Experience managing multiple projects within a programme environment.
• Knowledge of supply-side project management and public sector stakeholders.
• Background in working on fast-paced projects with fixed go-live dates.
• Experience managing a project coordinator or junior project manager.
• Intermediate/Advanced skills in Smartsheet and/or MS Project.

Technical Skills/Knowledge:

• Intermediate MS Excel knowledge, including macros and Pivot tables.
• Proficient in MS PowerPoint.
• Experience with Jira KANBAN or other digital KANBAN.
• Working knowledge of software, integration, and hosting technologies (Azure and IaaS virtualised).

Qualifications:

• Degree educated, preferably in a technical subject (desirable).
• Practitioner in a recognised PM qualification or accrediting body (PRINCE2, APM, PMI) (essential).
• Certified SCRUM Master (desirable).

If you are a tech-savvy and proactive IT Project Manager with expertise in Agile Project Management and are looking to take on a challenging role within a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated team and contribute significantly to the strategic management of estates and asset portfolios.