Contract IT Project Manager

at  TLT

We are recruiting for an IT Project Manager to join our Business Services team in Bristol. You will be responsible for ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You’ll have demonstrable experience of having total ownership of projects including managing finances and third parties.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Our employees are talented people, distinguished by technical excellence, with a willingness to embrace team working and a passion for client service. You will be able to demonstrate a similar supportive, flexible, and driven ethos and will have accumulated the following experience and skills:

• At least 3 years experience in leading and managing all aspects of IT projects, from conception to completion. This includes planning and scheduling, risk management, communication, and stakeholder management.
• Excellent facilitation, collaboration, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Focused and versatile team player who is comfortable under pressure, ambiguity, frequent change, or unpredictability.
• Experience in delivering projects under different process frameworks of lifecycles (i.e. Agile, SCRUM, Waterfall).

As a IT Project Manager your day-to-day remit includes:

• Manging the delivery of multiple IT projects simultaneously, ranging in size from small to large. Ensuring the most effective, timely and appropriate solutions are developed within the agreed parameters of cost, timescales, and quality to fulfil TLT’s business requirements.
• Developing project plans and ensuring comprehensive business requirements are documented and they that align with the project scope. Continuously review the scope document as the project progresses.
• Ensure corrective actions on projects are taken when required. Holds teams and individuals accountable for meeting timelines and milestones.
• Plan, lead and control meetings and workshops as required for the purpose of taking actions & updating plans.
• Work with PMO to ensure that programme methodology is maintained, and that the key stages of the Methodology are adhered to.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks, ensuring that potential issues are addressed promptly to minimise impact on project timelines and outcomes.
• Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels and escalate issues, as necessary.
• Establish and maintain relationships with relevant stakeholders, providing regular contact on project status and changes.