IT Project Manager in Preston, Lancashire

Your new company
A leading organisation in the Public Sector based out of Preston.

Your new role
The IT Project Manager will lead the end-to-end delivery of complex technology projects, ensuring scope, timescales, budgets, and business outcomes are achieved.

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex IT and technology projects, from initiation through to implementation and closure.
• Manage project plans, budgets, resources, risks, issues and dependencies, ensuring delivery remains on track.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders, technical teams and business areas to define requirements and achieve agreed outcomes.
• Lead and coordinate multiple project teams, providing clear direction and maintaining effective project governance and reporting.
• Support the successful delivery of technology-led organisational change, using Agile and Waterfall approaches as appropriate.

What you'll need to succeed
They are seeking someone with delivery experience across a range of technology projects, who can work effectively across technical, business and senior stakeholder groups.

• Proven experience delivering complex IT and technology projects from initiation through to successful implementation.
• Strong knowledge of Agile and Waterfall project delivery methodologies, with the ability to adapt approaches to different projects.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills, including working with senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience managing project budgets, resources, risks, governance and competing priorities within complex environments.
• PRINCE2, Agile or MSP qualifications and experience within Public Sector would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return
You can expect a salary in the region of £45,000 to £50,000 (DoE), along with a generous pension scheme, 30+ days annual leave (plus bank holidays), hybrid working and a range of flexible benefits.

*Please only apply if you live within a commutable distance to Preston as this role requires an onsite presence of up to 2 to 3 days a week.

What you need to do now
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