IT Project Manager

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IT Project Manager

You'll work with the business to successfully deliver IT projects in line with the project methodology.

What you'll be doing

• End to end management of projects
• Coordinating internal resources and third parties/vendors in the execution of projects
• Ensuring that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget (as appropriate)
• Developing project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensuring resource availability and allocation
• Developing a detailed project plan to track progress
• Using appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
• Reporting and escalating Project Sponsor and Management as needed
• Managing the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
• Performing risk management to minimise project risks
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with third parties/vendors
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with the Project Sponsors/Business Area leads to deliver the solution according to the objectives and requirements.
• Ensuring successful integration of projects into business as usual support through appropriate Service Transition
• Managing project change in line with change request processes in place.
• Conducting lessons learned and benefit realisation assessments at the end of projects.

What you'll need

• Project management qualification - Prince 2/PMI - PMP
• ITIL Foundation
• Use of full range of Microsoft Office
• Ability to complete tasks in an accurate and timely manner when working under pressure
• Able to manage multiple projects
• Good written and verbal communication
• Organisation and ability to time-manage work load
• Strong planning and organisation skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships across the business at all levels of seniority
• Ability to manage, challenge and influence stakeholders at all levels to ensure the correct solutions are delivered.
• Experience of delivering and managing IT projects.
• Ability to quickly comprehend complex business processes and people issues across the organisation.
• Written and presented business cases to senior management including cost / benefit analysis.

What we need from you

• A commitment to understand the challenges and opportunities that exist in the communities in which we work. We particularly value lived experience in social housing
• A passion to advocate on behalf of people and communities
• A commitment to work in partnership with others for the benefit of Great Places
• A commitment to continuous learning and improvement
• Ability to work flexibly and when needed outside normal working hours to ensure service continuity
• An ability to work in uncertainty.
• To be professional and work with integrity, inclusivity and respect for diversity

What we give you in return for your hard work and commitment

• Pension DC scheme (up to 10% contribution from both colleagues and Great Places)
• WPA Healthcareauto enrolled at no contribution level with £1250 of savings available - option to increase & add family members
• Annual leave Start at 26 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days + Bank Holidays
• Flexi time Allows colleagues to achieve a healthy work life balance whilst carrying out requirement of the role. A maximum of 13 days flexi can be taken in a year
• Greater Working We offer Hybrid and flexible working to fit the schedule of you and the needs of the business, so you can work to your greatest ability
• Professional fees The business pays the cost of one professional membership fee for each colleague
• The Market Place high street, restaurant & supermarket discounts, gym memberships, cycle to work, smart tech loans and much more
• Health and wellbeing initiatives Our colleagues enjoy wellbeing campaigns throughout the year, with activities designed around our four pillars of wellbeing, these include career wellbeing, mental wellbeing, physical wellbeing and financial wellbeing