IT Project Manager

Cambridge
1 month ago
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This opportunity would suit an experienced IT Project Manager who enjoys being close to the business, working with a range of stakeholders, and delivering meaningful change. The role is ideally office-based five days a week to support collaboration and momentum, though a degree of flexibility is available.

As IT Project Manager, you'll take ownership of end-to-end delivery of technology projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and senior stakeholders to deliver solutions that align with wider business objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

Planning, managing, and delivering IT projects from initiation through to completion
Defining project scope, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and success measures
Developing and maintaining detailed project plans and resource allocations
Coordinating internal teams, vendors, and third-party partners
Tracking progress, managing dependencies, and adapting plans where required
Identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks and issues
Ensuring projects align with organisational standards, governance, and security requirements
Communicating clearly with stakeholders on status, risks, and outcomes
Managing change requests and maintaining robust project documentation
Leading project meetings, reviews, and post-implementation evaluationsKey responsibilities include:

Planning, managing, and delivering IT projects from initiation through to completion
Defining project scope, deliverables, timelines, budgets, and success measures
Developing and maintaining detailed project plans and resource allocations
Coordinating internal teams, vendors, and third-party partners
Tracking progress, managing dependencies, and adapting plans where required
Identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks and issues
Ensuring projects align with organisational standards, governance, and security requirements
Communicating clearly with stakeholders on status, risks, and outcomes
Managing change requests and maintaining robust project documentation
Leading project meetings, reviews, and post-implementation evaluationsDesirable:

PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification
Experience across software development, infrastructure, cloud, or cybersecurity projects
Familiarity with SDLC and IT service management (ITIL)
Experience managing budgets and third-party suppliers

Join a business at a genuinely exciting point of transformation
Be part of a forward-thinking, engaged, and collaborative culture
Make a visible impact on systems, processes, and outcomes
Competitive salary up to £60,000
Outskirts of Cambridge location with on-site parking
Predominantly office-based role with some flexibility

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this permanent vacancy

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