Location: Stirling, Scotland/Hybrid
Salary: £50,000-£60,000 + Excellent Benefits
Hays Technology are delighted to be partnering with a leading public sector organisation to recruit an experienced IT Project Manager to join a well-established Programme Management Office (PMO).
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the delivery of strategically important projects that support large-scale organisational transformation. Working across professional services and digital functions, you will manage projects ranging from major systems implementations and business transformation initiatives to service redesign and data-driven change programmes.
The Role
As and experienced IT Project Manager, you will take ownership of projects throughout the full lifecycle, from initiation and planning through to implementation and closure. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, business leaders, technical teams and external suppliers to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and achieve their intended benefits.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing the delivery of complex projects and transformation initiatives
Developing project plans, governance structures and reporting frameworks
Coordinating multidisciplinary project teams and external partners
Managing risks, issues, dependencies and change requests
Preparing reports and updates for senior leadership and governance boards
Supporting business readiness, implementation and benefits realisation
Building strong stakeholder relationships and providing effective project leadership
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Proven experience delivering projects from initiation through to completion within a structured project management environment
Strong knowledge of project governance, reporting and risk management
Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
Experience supporting business transformation, service improvement, systems implementation or organisational change programmes
Outstanding communication, analytical and organisational abilities
Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience
Desirable Experience
PRINCE2, APM, AgilePM or similar project management certification
Experience within higher education, public sector or similarly complex organisations
Delivery of ERP, CRM, digital transformation, data transformation or major business change projects
Experience working within a PMO, programme or portfolio management environment
What You'll Receive
Opportunity to work on high-profile transformation programmes
Collaborative and supportive working environment
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Competitive salary and benefits package
Ongoing professional development opportunities
To find out more about this opportunity, please apply now or contact Hays Technology for a confidential discussion.
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Salary description
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per year