IT Project Manager - Contract

• Project Manager
• IT Delivery
• Governance

Project Manager - Contract (Business & IT Focus)

Duration: 12 months

Start: ASAPLocation: Hybrid with on-site as required Stoke or Manchester

Role Broster Buchanan are working with a global retail organisation who have an immediate vacancy for an experienced Contract Project Manager with a strong background in both business operations and IT delivery. The ideal candidate will be adept at driving cross-functional initiatives, ensuring robust process, governance, and stakeholder management while delivering business value at pace.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage end-to-end delivery of business and IT change projects.
• Establish and maintain effective project governance, reporting, and risk management.
• Define project scope, plans, and deliverables, aligning with business objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business and technology functions to ensure outcomes are met.
• Drive process improvements and embed best practice methodologies (e.g., Prince2, Agile, Waterfall as appropriate).
• Manage budgets, timelines, and resources to ensure successful project execution.
• EPOS upgrade experience from on-prem to cloud (Nice to have)

Experience:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in both business change and IT delivery environments.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks, risk, and compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Strong process improvement and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.