Project Manager (IT) Cheltenham, England
Job description
Due to an internal promotion, our Managed IT Division are looking for an exceptional IT Project Manager to join their Project Management team, who will successfully plan, communicate, test and implement IT projects to our large portfolio of clients.
The role
As an IT Project Manager, you will be reporting directly into the Head of Project Management, and working collaboratively with our Sales, Delivery, and Support teams within the Managed IT Division. You will be exposed to a variety of technologies; no two days will be the same and you will have the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes across all sectors.
Your responsibilities as an IT Project Manager will be:
- To own and deliver all IT project activity managed within industry best practice guidelines and Prince 2® methodologies
- Successfully lead the planning, communication and implementation of each project for our clients
- Manage project resources effectively to ensure timely delivery
- Effectively control risks, scope changes and project quality
- Manage, communicate and escalate project issues to timely and successful resolution
- Monitor and report on the progress of projects to all key stakeholders in a timely manner
- Proactively monitor all financial elements of the project to ensure compliance and achievement of pre-agreed budgets
- Conduct post project reviews to establish learning points and evaluate performance against time, cost and quality objectives
- Manage project delivery using internal systems and tooling to ensure that all project documentation is accurate and up to date
- Track hardware/software deliverables to fulfil project requirements
- Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the project management office
- Adhere with all ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 requirements to ensure all documentation is compliant
About you
- You will have previous experience working within a Project Management position
- Prior knowledge and experience of managing multiple projects within enterprise environments to agreed time, quality and cost objectives
- You will be a highly organised individual with proven experience in successfully managing multiple projects with the ability to achieve deadlines
- You will be a key team player and have the ability to collaborate successfully
- Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
- Ability to demonstrate sound prioritisation skills to effectively manage an everchanging work load
- You will have a solid interest and technical background in IT
- You will be an agile learner and demonstrate good initiative
- Certifications in PRINCE2 / AGILE would be desirable but not essential
- Holding a full UK driving licence is essential for this role as travel is required to our customers sites throughout the UK
About us
We are proud to be a successful, purpose-driven organisation that is on an exciting journey to achieve an annual turnover of £100m by 2025.
We are a Business Services Group made up eight divisions; Office Supplies, Managed IT, Managed Print Services, Smart Technologies, Technology, Interiors, Commercial Foundation and PPE, Facilities and Workwear.
We invest in our people so they are experts in their field, excel within their environment and continue on a journey of growth and development, personalised to them.
We are #commercialbynature.
Benefits
We commit to ensuring all of our employees feel truly valued and appreciated for the work that they do, every day. As a member of the Commercial tribe, you will receive the following:
- A basic salary of up to £48,000 per annum
- A bonus scheme of £3000 per annum, paid quarterly upon successful achievement of KPIs
- Hybrid working structure with the flexibility to work from home for part of the week
- A generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, which increases with length of service
- Life Insurance that offers a payment equivalent to four times your annual salary
- Access to confidential support through our Employee Assistance programme and wellbeing support including a 24-hour GP service and physiotherapy
- Other benefits such as charity volunteering opportunities, pension, cycle to work scheme, flexible working structure and more
Diversity & Inclusion
Together, we are committed to attracting, including, inspiring and developing our teams no matter their background, belief or way of life.
We embrace everyone’s unique perspectives and create a genuine belonging for all.
Our employees are who we are and create the brand we are today; we make better decisions and create a consumer-focused environment.
We welcome all applicants regardless of your race, ethnicity, gender, religion, disability, age or sexual orientation.
Please visit our website for further information about us and to view our job applicant privacy notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £45,000.00-£51,000.00 per year
