IT Project Manager

Our client is seeking an IT Project Manager on an initial 6-month contract, with the possibility of an extension. Working Hours and Pay Rate: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00. At a pay rate of £26.01 Per Hour Job Purpose: Managing the concurrent delivery of technology projects from a wide portfolio, including but not limited to: New technology implementation System upgrades Device rollout to customers Managing external third-party ICT suppliers throughout the duration of the project lifecycle. Communicating effectively with project stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Managing external third-party ICT suppliers throughout the duration of the project lifecycle. Communicating effectively with project stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. Coordinating ICT technical pre-sales and procurement activities at project initiation. Transitioning the technical solution into operational support as part of project closure, and ensuring 'lessons learned' is performed and recorded. Prioritising, setting clear goals and targets, monitoring progress, and holding delivery team members to account. Using judgement and criteria to adapt previous approaches in the light of current circumstances. Making effective decisions in the absence of complete information to ensure work can move forward whilst mitigating risk. Ensuring ICT strategy is not compromised during project delivery unless agreed as an exception. Skills and Experience: Be a qualified PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent relevant experience. Comfortable managing multiple projects concurrently as part of a wider project portfolio which may have interdependencies. Demonstrable expertise in managing projects to time, quality and budget. Demonstrable experience identifying and managing technical risks, issues and interdependencies You will have an Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) qualification or be able to demonstrate a clear knowledge of ITIL policies and procedures. Experience of Agile project management methodologies. 121 Jobs is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.