IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager - 3 Month Contract

West Lothian (Hybrid)

£400 p/d Inside IR35

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to deliver a range of technology and business change projects within a busy IT portfolio.

Projects will vary in size and complexity, spanning both technical IT initiatives and broader business-focused change programmes. You may be assigned projects from initiation or be required to take ownership of in-flight projects, quickly assessing status, engaging stakeholders, and driving successful delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of IT and business change projects.
• Take over existing projects and rapidly establish project status, risks, and priorities.
• Work closely with technical teams, business stakeholders, and third-party suppliers.
• Manage project plans, governance, risks, issues, dependencies, and reporting.
• Coordinate matrix-managed IT and business resources.
• Produce clear project documentation, reports, and presentations.
• Ensure projects are delivered to agreed scope, timescales, and quality standards.

Essential Experience

• Demonstrable experience delivering complex IT projects.
• PRINCE2 Foundation certification or higher.
• Proven experience managing projects using PRINCE2 methodology.
• Experience successfully taking over and delivering projects mid-lifecycle.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills.
• Experience delivering projects across a range of technology platforms.
• Matrix resource management experience.
• Supplier management and ICT procurement experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and negotiation skills.

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This is an excellent opportunity for a delivery-focused Project Manager who can quickly establish control, build stakeholder confidence, and drive projects through to successful completion.