IT & Business Change Project Manager

Michael Page (UK); Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job description

About Our Client

YPO is a large public sector buying organisation, committed to delivering an extremely diverse range of quality services and solutions, including procurement as well as digital solutions (but in no way limited to this!). They are embarking on a significant period of digital (and other) transformations over their next 5 year strategic roadmap.

They have a strong presence way beyond their immediate location, and are well-respected in their industry for their dedication to excellence and staff development. Additionally, they are digital innovators. They invest significantly in training, learning and development for their Project and Programme teams.

Job Description

This role blends your knowledge and experience of digital / technology project delivery with your change management skillsets. This Project Manager role is not just fully IT-focused. You will leverage your experience of IT solutions, digital / ecommerce / on-premise / cloud solutions at high-level, and facilitate change and delivery. YPO is looking to push many legacy systems to more cloud-based solutions, with all the data and business change considerations that brings.

• Managing and delivering IT and business change projects in a timely manner
• Working closely with stakeholders to understand and implement strategic objectives
• Leading project teams and coordinating resources effectively
• Overseeing the project life cycle and ensuring adherence to budget and schedule
• Identifying and managing project risks and issues
• Communicating project status and progress effectively to all stakeholders
• Providing training and support to team members and end-users
• Ensuring all project documentation is accurate and up-to-date

The Successful Applicant

A successful IT & Business Change Project Manager should have:

• Relevant qualifications in Project Management / Change Management / IT Transformation
• Experience in managing IT projects and implementing business changes
• Strong leadership and matrix management skills with a strong awareness of Business Analysis
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies
• Adept at managing a portfolio of diverse projects with challenging stakeholder requirements and opinions, and operating with high degrees of ambiguity.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary ranging from £40,476 to £43,693
• Generous holiday package including 29 days leave plus 13 flexi days (42 days annual leave!)
• Hybrid working patterns (1 to 2 days per week in-office)
• Opportunity for 9/10 working arrangement
• Access to extensive training and development opportunities
• A positive and supportive work culture in the Wakefield office

If you're an IT & Business Change Project Manager looking for a rewarding role in the public sector / Not-for-profit / profit-for-purpose sector, we'd love to hear from you.