IT Project Manager

GC144: IT Project Manager
Location:  Fairford
Salary:  £55,000 pa

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an IT Project Manager on behalf of our client.  We strongly encourage applications from ex-military personnel; however, all candidates will be considered. 

The successful candidate will help shape and deliver our client’s vision and strategy through robust financial and technical planning. 

• Strategic Contribution: Shape and deliver the Company’s vision and strategy through robust financial and technological planning.
• Capability: Build and maintain first-class Finance and IT capabilities that support our client and their associated entities.
• Financial Leadership: Direct and manage the Company’s finances, including budgeting, forecasting, and stewardship of assets.
• Reporting & Insight: Develop and sustain accurate and timely financial, operational and KPI reporting, supporting decision-making across the business.
• IT Systems & Software: Oversee the selection, implementation, and lifecycle management of core business systems and software, ensuring they are fit-for-purpose, secure, and deliver value.
• Cybersecurity & Data Integrity: Protect the organisation’s digital assets and data through appropriate governance, controls, and compliance measures.
• Operational Environment: Create a business and IT environment that protects and optimises the Company’s assets — financial, physical, and digital.
• People & Culture: Support the development of a corporate culture and value set that empowers and protects employees and volunteers.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Foster effective communication and collaboration with internal and external customers, suppliers, and partners.
• Team Development: Recruit, support, develop, and manage the performance of a high-performing Finance & IT team.
• Continuous Improvement: Demonstrate, confirm, and review Finance and IT tasks, processes, and deliverables to drive efficiency and innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Leading on the design and implementation of the Company IT and Comms planning, including for Business Continuity.
• Project Managing all Company and event IT projects including feasibility assessments, system updates, upgrades, risk management, laydown plans and contingency plans.
• Project manage the IT infrastructure installation of their events.
• Developing and implementing IT policy and best practice guides for the organisation.
• Overseeing the training for new and existing staff and, if required, volunteers on systems and software.
• Ensuring software licensing laws are followed and in place.
• Lead on GDPR Policy and Practices for the Group.
• Cybersecurity: Conducting regular system audits and checks on network and data security, ensuring backup procedures are adequate, organising regular penetration testing and following up on recommended actions.
• Identifying, proposing, and delivering on opportunities to improve and update software and systems.
• Designing and delivering, in conjunction with the HR Manager, training programs and workshops for staff and volunteers.
• Lead on appropriate usage of AI within the business.
• Manage the external stakeholder relationship with all IT providers including Allow Me.
• Management of IP Telephony.
• Lead a team including volunteers, employees and suppliers and consultants to plan and deliver the event infrastructure.
• Responsible for the Infrastructure Continual Improvement Process within IT&C.

Competencies: 

Education:

• A Level or equivalent standard of education (desirable).

Knowledge:

• Experience working in IT operations.
• Experience in Cisco configuration (or alternative).
• Excellent project management skills and strong ability to prioritize.
• Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Experience leading and managing event/greenfield site IT projects.
• Stakeholder management.
• IT infrastructure and operations best practices including security, network and systems administration, databases and data storage systems, and phone systems.

Skills:

• Leadership and Management (essential)
• Verbal communication (essential)
• Organisation and time management (essential)
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines (essential)
• Numerate and literate with attention to detail (essential)
• Relationship management (essential)
• Negotiation skills (essential)

Qualities: 

• Trust
• Safety
• Innovation
• Excellence
• Team Spirit

GC144: IT Project Manager
Location: Fairford
Salary: £55,000 pa