IT Project Manager (AWDO-P13268) in Chorley)

IT Project Manager who previous experience running IT projects, managing stakeholders, internal resources and third-party vendors is required for a well-established award-winning cloud solutions company based in Chorley, Lancashire, North West England.

SALARY: up to £42,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits (see below)

LOCATION: Chorley, Lancashire, North West England

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an IT Project Manager who has excellent organisational, time-management, coordination and communication skills.

As an experienced IT Project Manager you will be able to co-ordinate internal resource and vendors for the flawless execution of key client projects.

Working as an IT Project Manager your responsibilities include delivering every project on time, within budget and scope. You will have a background in business skills, management, budgeting and analysis.

As an IT Project Manager you will be skilled at getting the best out of the people and projects that you oversee, thriving when planning projects and working with project teams.

DUTIES

Your duties as the IT Project Manager include:

1. Coordinating internal resources and third parties / vendors for execution of projects
2. Ensuring that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
3. Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
4. Ensure resource availability and allocation
5. Develop a detailed project plan to track progress
6. Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
7. Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
8. Report and escalate to senior management as needed
9. Manage the relationships with clients and all stakeholders
10. Perform risk management to minimize project risks
11. Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
12. Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
13. Reporting on projects at quarterly board meetings

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Proven project management skills within the IT / Technology sector

• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Solid organisational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Solid understanding of the commercial aspects of successful projects

BENEFITS

• Subsidised Health and subsidised dental care

• Employee Assistance programme (EAP)

• Life assurance (3 x salary)

• Sodexo Discount Platform

• Pension contribution- 5% company contribution

• Generous Holiday Entitlement

• One day off for Birthday

• Half price internet connectivity

• Ride2Work scheme

• Department incentives

• Volunteer day scheme

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P13268