We are recruiting for a IT Project Manager to join us here at Octavius. This is a 6 month contract with a possibility to be extended. The office base is central London but this s hybrid role and you you will mainly be home based with occasional travel to London and Reigate.
We are a leading civil engineering organisation delivering safe, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions across the UK. Our focus is firmly on bringing people together in the Rail and Highways sectors where we have proven experience and expertise working collaboratively with our customers and our supply chain partners to deliver sustainable actions. We also provide sustainable outcomes in the delivery of transport hubs enabling integration between different modes of transport with innovative car park solutions. We are incredibly proud of where we have come from, and we’re excited about where we’re going as we develop our business capability, our brand and our people.

You’ll be working on…. (what your role and responsibility is)

• In this exciting role, you will oversee the implementation of technology changes within Octavius.
• You will be responsible for the project definition and mobilisation to obtain business approval and project sign-off.
• Subject to approval, you will lead project teams and oversee the planning, strategy, and execution of tasks to ensure the successful delivery of IT projects on time.
• You’ll be working on multiple projects simultaneously, managing projects’ cost, time, scope and quality, and ensure the smooth transition to the new systems post-go-live.Although we expect our Project Manager to be working 5 days a week, we are happy to consider flexible working for this role (i.e. part-time or compressed hours). If you’d like to apply for this role on a flexible basis, we want to hear from you!

You’ll work with… (because relationships are important)
You will regularly liaise with a wide range of business counterparts and system users to identify IT and digital requirements. You will also work alongside the wider IT team to create business cases for IT transformation projects. You’ll find that in Octavius you will see continuity in how we support our people, deliver great service and live by our values and our principles because we care about you, we care about our customers, and we care about delivering a high-quality product. We want you to be your best and we will encourage you to learn, grow and thrive with us.
You’ll receive…. (because we value you)
We offer a competitive rewards package, Private Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance cover, 25 days Annual Leave (and a day off for your birthday). You’ll also have access to Hybrid working, an enhanced Paternity & Maternity package and the opportunity to develop yourself personally and professionally.
About you…. (what you are skilled at)

To be successful in this role you’ll be able to demonstrate the following personal qualities:

• Good communicator – to lead & supervise the project team
• Quality focus – to deliver results & meet customer expectations
• Problem solver – who can cope with pressure & setbacks • Highly organised – to plan & cope with multiple priorities
• Adaptable and persistent – to respond to changing circumstances

You’ll bring… (your wealth of experience & qualifications)

You’ll have the following experience and knowledge:

• Project management experience in Information Technology.
• Exposure to the early stages of project mobilisation, working through the planning stages of a project.
• Thorough knowledge of project management tools and methodology.
• Understanding of Agile project management techniques and how they add value in IT projects.
• Solid understanding of IT systems, networking, and computer software.
• Experience in a project-based business is an advantage.
• You’ll have following qualifications: Certification courses in Project Management methodologies (essential).
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Business Administration or equivalent (desirable).

Inclusion and diversity are important to us, we are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We want and will continue to build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. We firmly believe constantly striving to build a truly diverse workforce is what makes us a strong business and will enable us to continue to solve important problems and deliver unrivalled value to both our customers and clients. If you need any specialist support throughout your application, we will work with you where we can to support your journey with us.

Job Description

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You’ll be working on…. (what your role and responsibility is)

• In this exciting role, you will oversee the implementation of technology changes within Octavius.
• You will be responsible for the project definition and mobilisation to obtain business approval and project sign-off.
• Subject to approval, you will lead project teams and oversee the planning, strategy, and execution of tasks to ensure the successful delivery of IT projects on time.
• You’ll be working on multiple projects simultaneously, managing projects’ cost, time, scope and quality, and ensure the smooth transition to the new systems post-go-live.Although we expect our Project Manager to be working 5 days a week, we are happy to consider flexible working for this role (i.e. part-time or compressed hours). If you’d like to apply for this role on a flexible basis, we want to hear from you

To be successful in this role you’ll be able to demonstrate the following personal qualities:

• Good communicator – to lead & supervise the project team
• Quality focus – to deliver results & meet customer expectations
• Problem solver – who can cope with pressure & setbacks • Highly organised – to plan & cope with multiple priorities
• Adaptable and persistent – to respond to changing circumstance