Project Manager

IT Project Manager

Day Rate: Up to £450 per day Inside IR35

Contract Duration: 3 - 6 Months

Location: Watford (Initially fully on site, though this may change throughout the project)

Job Summary

Reporting to the IT Programme Manager, the Project Manager's role is to deliver multiple concurrent ICT projects through the full lifecycle within the agreed time, budget, and quality criteria.

The Project Manager will plan, execute, and finalise IT projects according to the governance criteria of the organisation. This includes acquiring resources, coordinating the efforts with various teams, and liaising with 3rd parties such as contractors, consultants, or vendors to deliver according to the plan.

Strategy & Planning

• Define and manage project scope, milestones and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with the IT Management Team and stakeholders.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely fashion.
• Liaise with various stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
• Plan and schedule project timelines using appropriate tools.
• Track activities, project milestones and deliverables against the project plan providing regular and accurate reporting to stakeholders.

Operational Management

• Report on the project status every week.
• Direct and manage project delivery from end to end.
• Develop full-cycle project plans along with associated documents.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, constraints and dependencies within the project.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Proactively manage project change requests to scope, budget or timelines and devise appropriate contingency plans.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.

Service Standards

• Demonstrate a hands-on approach and willingness to take on a range of technical challenges
• Adherence to the project methodology of the organisation.
• Accurate and proficient management of all project collateral
• Adept with the use of project software tools - MS Project, MS Project Server, etc
• Professional, prompt, timely and accurate communication
• Keeping all promises within agreed deadlines.
• Consistently working at a level consistent with, or higher than, agreed team service levels
• Adhere to company policies and procedures and ensure all team members do likewise

Additional Information

• Qualification in a recognised project management methodology preferred, e.g. Prince 2, PMI, APM
• Experience in working within an ITIL environment
• Experience in projects delivering IT infrastructure, COTS software, mobile apps, Microsoft Office 365, Internet of Things and Big Data would be of interest.

ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.