IT Project Manager - Benjamin Edwards : Job Details

IT Project Manager - Lincoln - circa £55k & bonus & benefits

Benjamin Edwards are recruiting for an IT Project Manager for a family-owned high growth and successful business, who strive to be industry leaders.

What’s on offer to the IT Project Manager

• Management bonus
• Private health Insurance
• Pension
• Life assurance

The role of the IT Project Manager

• Work closely with stakeholders to effectively identify, manage and deliver a range of IT, Systems and Finance projects on time, in budget and to scope
• Responsible for managing and delivering multiple projects and business change, including supporting and co-ordinating project resources
• Maintain integrated project plans, highlighting dependencies
• Manage project level risks, actively identifying mitigations and escalating where appropriate
• Work closely with the Financial Controller and Finance Director to set resource demand and ensure sufficient allocation
• Manage the overall project budget
• Manage changes in project scope, costs, resource and timing within the framework of agreed governance and change control process
• Responsible for defining the communications plan for each project to ensure all stakeholders are kept informed in an efficient manner
• Problem solving and overcoming any barriers to ensure delivery of successful projects
• Working with stakeholders to ensure that projects are viable and of the desired quality and scope. Identify various options to stakeholders, to include costs, risks/benefits analysis and an assessment on the impact of changes.
• Development of business cases, considering opportunities, potential risks, identifying processes and resource required
• Provide regular reporting on progress to stakeholders and the Exec team
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders
• Undergoing personal development and training where required
• Any other ad hoc duties

The ideal candidate for the role of IT Project Manager

• Previous experience in a Project Management role with expertise in Systems, IT and/or Finance projects
• In depth knowledge and experience of all stages of the project life cycle including development of business cases and mobilisation of projects
• Proven track record in successfully delivering projects, with the ability to deliver multiple projects running concurrently