IT Project Manager - 12 month FTC

Responsibilities

• Leading the planning and implementation of ICT projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Defining project scope, goals, and deliverables, in collaboration with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Developing detailed project artefacts including project charters and plans, timelines, resource allocation, budget management, risk log, status reports and user documentation.
• Leading project activities within the firm and resources to ensure timely delivery of project milestones, monitoring project progress and performance, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Working closely with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors, ensuring all parties are aligned and communication flows seamlessly throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identifying and managing project risks and issues, ensuring timely resolution and escalation as needed.
• Conducting regular project status meetings and providing updates to key stakeholders.
• Conducting post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned, analyze project outcomes and provide recommendations for future projects and process improvements.
• Supporting change management initiatives to facilitate successful adoption of new technologies.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery processes.

Technical / Functional Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology or a related field with at least 5 years' experience in project management with a track record of running digital transformation programmes.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure technologies, including cloud technologies/services, networking, servers and storage.
• Strong knowledge of security principles and risk management.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification(s) certified.
• Knowledge of ITIL service management frameworks; ITIL certification an advantage.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. MS Project).
• Relevant industry certifications - e.g. Microsoft Cloud - also beneficial.

Soft Skills

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills written and verbal in English (individual or group) to enable effective collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to complete assignments with minimal direction.
• Adept in working independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented environment.
• Good organisational and time management skills.