IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager - £550-£600 per day - Inside IR35 - primarily remote with attendance to a site in Sunderland, Edinburgh or London - 6 months initial contract.

My client, a major renewable energy company, specialising in wind power, solar power, and battery storage technology is looking for a highly experienced IT Project Manager to join them on contract basis.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the Enterprise Architect to conduct a comprehensive discovery phase, documenting the systems and services in use across the business. This role will drive the definition and embedding of Technical Governance within the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership: Lead the Enterprise Architecture and Technical Governance project, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Discovery Phase: Work with the Enterprise Architect to engage with the business, identifying and documenting current systems and services.
• Technical Governance: Drive the development and implementation of Technical Governance frameworks within the organization.
• Complex Project Delivery: Manage and deliver technically complex projects across IT infrastructure, networks, upgrades, enhancements, and software delivery.
• Best Practices: Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Methodology Adherence: Adhere to project delivery methodology, ensuring standards and governance are maintained.
• Vendor Management: Manage vendor engagements to ensure project success.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Identify and engage with relevant stakeholders to design and implement effective solutions.
• Progress Reporting: Provide consistent project updates, reporting on progress, risks, and issues to various audiences.
• Documentation: Ensure all project artefacts are complete, up-to-date, and correctly stored.
• Approval Management: Secure and document sign-offs and approvals.
• Budget Management: Track and report on project budgets and costs.
• Schedule Management: Develop, manage, and report on project schedules.
• Risk Management: Proactively manage risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Transition Management: Ensure a controlled and successful transition to production and acceptance into service.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience managing technical governance projects.
• Experience working alongside enterprise architects.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver technically complex projects, including IT infrastructure and software delivery.
• Strong knowledge of industry best practices and project management techniques.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience in vendor management and engagement.
• Proficiency in project budgeting and cost tracking.
• Ability to manage project schedules and meet deadlines.
• Effective risk and issue management skills.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Experience with LeanIX, Jira, and Confluence.