IT Project Manager

Huddersfield
3 months ago
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Location: mainly onsite with some hybrid working on occasion
Contract: permanent, full-time (5 days per week)
Travel: client sites across the North West and West Yorkshire regions

We are recruiting on behalf of our valued client, a market-leading provider of IT Project Management Services. They are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to join their team and lead critical infrastructure and cybersecurity projects while maintaining a strong understanding of software delivery.

The Role
As an IT Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading and delivering IT projects from initiation through to completion. You'll take ownership of planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. This is a client-facing position where your ability to manage complex and technical project will be key to driving successful outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

Full accountability for project delivery
Definition, scoping, and planning of multi-disciplinary projects
Stakeholder engagement and management
Risk management and mitigation strategies
Business case development and benefits tracking
Managing business change and implementation processesAbout You
You will have a proven track record of delivering complex technical IT projects, ideally with 4-5 years of experience in a dedicated IT Project Manager role. A strong background in infrastructure and cybersecurity is essential, complemented by experience in software projects.

Essential Skills & Experience:

Expertise in infrastructure and cybersecurity project delivery
Familiarity with software implementation projects
Strong knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Financial management of project budgets (hardware, software, capital, and OpEx)
Ability to build and maintain key client relationshipsAdditional Requirements:

Must hold the right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (travel required)What's on Offer

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package including:
Profit share bonus
Employee assistance programme
Company pension scheme
Life assurance

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