IT Project Manager
- James Burchill
- Lead Senior Consultant
IT Project Manager – Housing – 6 months contract – £450/day (Outside IR35)
Lead impactful projects that deliver real organisational improvement
Are you an experienced Project Manager who thrives on delivering transformation and enabling positive change? Do you enjoy working collaboratively, influencing stakeholders, and ensuring projects land successfully?
Our client is seeking a Project Manager to join their Project Services function, taking ownership of a diverse portfolio of projects aligned to their strategic objectives. From major transformation programmes to focused business improvement initiatives, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop robust business cases with Project Sponsors, assessing requirements, costs, benefits, risks, and issues
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Define project scope, governance structures, and delivery plans
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Lead projects from initiation through to delivery, ensuring alignment with organisational goals
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Establish and manage project governance, including reporting, escalation routes, and decision-making forums
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Identify and engage stakeholders effectively throughout the project lifecycle
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Lead and coordinate matrix project teams, including internal colleagues and external suppliers
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Manage project budgets, resources, risks, and issues, ensuring proactive mitigation
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Provide clear, timely reporting on project progress, risks, and performance
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Work closely with Test and Training teams to support successful implementation and adoption
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Support benefits realisation by ensuring frameworks are in place to track outcomes
About You
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Prince2 Practitioner or equivalent project management qualification
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Experience within the housing sector or a similar regulated environment (desirable)
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Proven track record delivering projects involving people, process, and technology change
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Experience leading matrix teams and managing cross-functional stakeholders
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Strong understanding of project management methodologies and governance frameworks
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Confident managing budgets and third‑party suppliers
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Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills
