Project Manager
Project Manager
Group Technology
Permanent, Hybrid - 2 days a week in the office
White City, London
Hiring range: £45,000 - £55,000
For more information please email TalkingCareers@itv.com
Your work matters to millions.
Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it's not surprising that you'll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we're at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution.
When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact's felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people.
Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don't just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.
Your impact sends ripples.
The team
ITV's business relies on a diverse range of technologies, from media workflows to network solutions and cloud technologies. The successful Project Manager will join the Portfolio and Resource Management team in Group Technology and will be responsible for the delivery of a wide range of technology projects.
The Portfolio & Resource Management team works collaboratively with the Group Technology Leadership to define and execute a roadmap of project initiatives that maximises the value of ITV's technology investments. The work is diverse and engaging, offering challenges and opportunities for career growth and development.
The role
Group Technology Project Manager will be responsible for defining, documenting, and successfully delivering projects within ITV's Group Technology Department, ensuring agreed outcomes are achieved. The main responsibilities are:
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Establish project governance and communication plans.
- Communicate project status, risks, and issues effectively to stakeholders.
- Provide effective leadership to the project team.
- Adopt appropriate project management methods and tools.
- Manage the change control process and assess and manage project dependencies.
- Ensure project and product quality reviews occur on schedule and according to procedures.
- Ensure that project deliverables are completed within agreed cost, timescale and resource budgets, and are formally accepted, by appropriate stakeholders.
- Monitor costs, times, quality and resources used and take action where performance deviates from agreed tolerances.
- Work with 3rd party service providers in planning, implementing and integrating solutions from multiple vendors.
- Adapt to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Skills you'll need (minimum criteria)
- Project Management Accreditation Prince2, Agile, PMI etc
- Experience of working on a variety of IT projects including infrastructure projects
- Experience of using Google Workspace
- Experience of working with technical stakeholders
- Solid project management skills with proven delivery credentials, evidenced by a record of successful project delivery.
- Relationship building with a wide range of stakeholders; self-reliant and confident to to interact independently with stakeholders across multiple business areas.
- Strong supplier and third party management.
- Excellent team management and development skills; experienced in navigating and delivering within a matrix organisation structure.
Other things we're looking for (key criteria)
- Flexible during times of change.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proactive with a self-motivated approach
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work within deadlines.
- Working with onsite and remote technical project resources
- Working with both platform engineering teams and traditional infrastructure teams
- Business change - a grounded understanding of business change principles in technology project
ITV is for everyone.
ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we'll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).
We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at talkingcareers@itv.com.
Find out more about applying with a disability.
* There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.
Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.
ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including:
- Flexible working with a range of options
- Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Competitive pension contribution
- Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
- Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life
Closing date: Saturday 22nd March