IT Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced permenant IT Project Manager to join a growing Digital & Technology function, leading critical transformation projects across both Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) environments in Bedford. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a large-scale digital transformation programme within a highly regulated and security-conscious environment.

The Role

As IT Project Manager, you will be responsible for delivering a diverse portfolio of infrastructure, applications, cyber security, workplace technology, and operational systems projects. You will develop project roadmaps, build business cases, manage governance processes, and work closely with stakeholders across technical and operational teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of IT and digital transformation projects.
• Develop project plans, roadmaps, business cases, budgets, and benefits realisation strategies.
• Manage project governance, steering groups, risk registers, issues, and change controls.
• Coordinate internal teams, suppliers, and external partners.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and provide regular project reporting.
• Support infrastructure modernisation, security initiatives, operational systems, and data platform projects.
• Ensure compliance with relevant security, assurance, and organisational standards.

Essential

• Proven experience delivering IT transformation, modernisation, or digital change projects.
• Project management certification such as PRINCE2, MSP, Agile, APM PMQ/PPQ or similar.
• Experience working within an ITIL-aligned environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience producing business cases, financial models, and executive-level recommendations.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies, infrastructure, enterprise applications, cyber security, and data management.
• Ability to obtain or hold SC Security Clearance.

Desirable

• Experience managing Operational Technology (OT) projects.
• Background within defence, aerospace, government, critical national infrastructure, or other highly regulated sectors.

• Lead business-critical digital transformation projects with real organisational impact.
• Work across infrastructure, cloud, cyber security, operational technology, and data platforms.
• Partner with senior stakeholders and influence technology strategy.
• Take ownership of projects from concept and business case through to delivery.
• Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT Project Manager to drive major technology change programmes in a complex and evolving environment.

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