IT Project Manager

Six Degrees Recruitment ,
Carlisle, Cumbria
Salary: From £34,000 to £37,000 per annum Excellent salary, Benefits & Working

Overview

IT PROJECT MANAGER · Competitive salary £33,985 - £37,022 depending on experience and benefits · 22 or 25 days annual leave (depending on starting salary) plus 8 bank holidays, · Site based role at our clients Head Office in Carlisle with occasional travel · Company pension scheme (after 3 month qualifying period, 5% employer, 4% employee) · Collaborative, supportive organisation committed to developing full potential · Excellent opportunity for career progression based on delivery, output and alignment to our clients values · Free on site car parking Come and join us on our journey We are looking for a talented, passionate and highly motivated individual to join our IT team based at our clients Head Office in Carlisle. About the role As IT Project Manager you will be responsible for the end to end management of IT and Technical projects according to best practice principles by planning, executing and closing projects according to strict deadlines and timescales. You will define the project objectives and oversee the quality control throughout its lifecycle. You will be responsible for driving forward the IT Change Management framework and will manage the IT project portfolio. You will build successful working relationships with your colleagues within the IT department as well as business change, internal business teams and third-party suppliers. This role requires a technical astute Project Manager who can make a real difference working in a dynamic, ever changing environment. About you The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate: · A strong technical understanding and background. · Previous experience managing multiple concurrent technical projects through the full lifecycle (e.g. idea, initiation, definition, build, test and live and closure). · Experience of managing a range of technical projects which have incorporated changes across multiple platforms, business areas or systems. · Have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with strong stakeholder management and influencing skills. · An aptitude to work with autonomy, be organised and ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision. · Strong analysis and decision-making skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. · Pro-activity and self-motivation with the proven ability to drive results and provide excellent customer services to all levels of the organisation. · High level of motivation to see success delivered through own personal efforts and those around them. · Ability to demonstrate and enhance the core values of our client. Technical requirements · Demonstrable experience in a similar IT Project Manager role ideally within a highly regulated industry A requirement of the role is to complete an APM Project Professional Qualification (PPQ), unless you already hold a similar industry recognised qualification.