Senior IT Project Manager

Project Manager

Location: Oxfordshire (Hybrid - 3 days per week on site) Rate: 63 per hour via Umbrella Contract: 3 months with the possibility of extension

Clearance: Active Security Clearance

Overview

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to drive the successful delivery of business-critical projects. You will play a key role in ensuring projects deliver measurable value, on time and within budget, while adhering to structured project management methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain structured project management processes to ensure effective delivery of IT projects

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, allocating resources and overseeing day-to-day delivery

• Monitor progress against key milestones, proactively managing risks, issues, and dependencies

• Conduct quality reviews and escalate concerns relating to scope, timelines, or deliverables as needed

• Maintain comprehensive project documentation in line with IT governance standards

• Coordinate communication across various business units to align on scope, budget, risks, and resources

• Partner with senior stakeholders to identify and prioritise opportunities for business improvement

• Ensure supportability and lifecycle considerations are integrated into solution design

• Guarantee solutions align with defined technology frameworks and standards Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in IT Project Management within complex environments

• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget using structured methodologies

• Strong experience in software/application project delivery (essential)

• Infrastructure project experience (desirable)

• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently (typically 4-5)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Project (Project Server experience advantageous)

• Experience working with both in-house teams and third-party suppliers

• Solid understanding of modern IT technologies and delivery frameworks Technical Knowledge

Essential:

• Agile delivery experience (Scrum, AgilePM or similar certifications preferred)

• Understanding of Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)

• Experience managing development workflows (TFS knowledge advantageous) Desirable:

• Infrastructure project exposure including:

• Network installations

• Server environments

• Cisco, Citrix, and VoIP technologies Qualifications

• PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent Project Management certification

• Agile or Scrum certification (preferred) Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

• Highly organised with excellent time management

• Collaborative mindset with a proactive, "can-do" attitude

• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environments

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