Role
|IT Project Manager

Location
|Manchester and
Working from Venues

Salary
|Up to £50’000

Contract
|Full Time /
Permanent

 About Us

At Lane7, we’re dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation
in the industry. As we expand, we’re seeking an IT Project Manager to play a
critical role in opening new venues, designing cutting-edge systems, and
leading technology projects from concept through installation. In close
collaboration with our Head of IT, you’ll be at the forefront of new projects,
ensuring seamless implementation and delivering exceptional technology
experiences for our guests.

 We’re looking for a passionate,
skilled and hardworking IT Project Manager to join us! We have ambitious and
exciting plans for the future.

 Could you be what we’re looking
for?

 You'll play a pivotal role in
ensuring the seamless operation of our technical systems within our venues.

 The Role

• 
  
• Project
  Leadership:
  Oversee the planning, execution, and successful delivery of IT projects
  within scope, budget, and timelines, while ensuring alignment with
  organizational goals.
  
• Stakeholder
  Collaboration:
  Define project objectives and success metrics in collaboration with
  stakeholders; communicate key milestones and project progress to
  stakeholders and senior management.
  
• Risk
  Management:
  Identify and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and issues to drive
  successful project outcomes.
  
• Resource
  Management:
  Coordinate team resources, including internal teams, external vendors, and
  consultants; manage the scheduling and availability of Venue Technicians
  and Systems Technicians to meet project demands.
  
• Systems
  & Infrastructure:Align IT infrastructure with business needs, ensure systems are
  secure, reliable, and up-to-date, and oversee systems development
  post-implementation, including all updates and system changes.
  
• Security
  & Compliance:Implement comprehensive security measures for network, data, and
  communication systems; ensure compliance with industry standards to
  safeguard against cyber threats.
  
• Operational
  Management:
  Handle budgeting and ensure cost-effective resource allocation; manage
  contracts with external IT vendors to meet service standards.
  
• Technical
  Support & Performance Management:Provide Level 2 support to Level 1 technicians,
  maintain team SLAs, oversee IT support to staff, and ensure minimal
  downtime.
  
• Risk
  & Recovery:
  Develop and implement systems recovery, backup procedures, and risk
  evaluation to ensure business continuity.
  
• Documentation
  & Reporting:
  Maintain detailed documentation on IT systems and processes, prepare
  regular performance and initiative reports for senior management, and
  manage hosting and domain services.

Qualifications and Skills

• 
  
• Proven
  experience as an IT Project Manager, ideally within the hospitality or
  travel industry.
  
• Strong
  project management skills, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and
  risk management.
  
• Excellent
  communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively
  engage and influence stakeholders.
  
• Demonstrated
  leadership experience, managing cross-functional teams to drive successful
  project delivery.
  
• Knowledge
  of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools
  (e.g., JIRA, Microsoft Project).
  
• Familiarity
  with IT infrastructure, systems integration, cybersecurity, and software
  development.
  
• PMP,
  PRINCE2, or other relevant project management certifications are
  advantageous.
  
• Bachelor’s
  degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Preferred Experience

While not required, the following experience would be advantageous:

• 
  
• Networking:Experience with Unifi
  networking solutions, with certifications such as Cisco Certified Network
  Associate (CCNA) or CompTIA Network+ as a plus.
  
• Payment
  & POS Systems:Hands-on experience with EPOS setup and installation, credit card
  and payment gateway integration, and mobile ordering solutions.

Working
Arrangement

• 
  
• Your place of works is Lane7 Manchester 235 Deansgate,
  Manchester and from venues
  
• Working remotely when appropriate
  
• Your hours of work will be Tuesday to Saturday
  9.00am – 5.00pm
  
• Travel to our Lane7 sites as required for the
  role with flexibility around working hours required
  
• Some hotel overnight stays as required to meet
  needs of the business
  
• You’ll work in a close-knit team in this broad
  and varied role

What
We’ll Offer

• 
  
• Up to £50.000 salary per annum
  
• Private
  Health insurance & benefits through Vitality
  
• Friends
  and family discounts across the Lane7 Group
  
• Company
  contribution pension
• Cycle2Work
  scheme partnered with Halfords
• Octopus
  Electric Car Scheme

• 
  
• Refer
  a friend scheme