IT Project Manager - FTC
hace 2 días
Leeds
The Vacancy The Vacancy IT Project Manager – Construction - 12 month FTC Are you a dynamic and experienced Project Manager looking to make an impact in IT within the construction industry? We are seeking a skilled professional to join our IT Construction Team, where you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering innovative IT projects that drive business transformation. As an IT Project Manager, you’ll oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of projects across the Construction Group. You will establish project structures, lead diverse teams, manage risks, and ensure project outputs meet agreed-upon timelines, budgets, and quality standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your project management expertise, IT knowledge, and business acumen to drive successful project outcomes while working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. Job Role • Project Planning & Delivery:, • Define and agree on project scope, deliverables, timelines, and cost criteria to ensure alignment with business goals., • Develop project structures, roles, and teams for efficient delivery., • Monitoring & Reporting:, • Plan, manage, and track project progress, ensuring outputs are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards., • Produce regular reports to keep stakeholders informed and ensure governance compliance., • Stakeholder Engagement:, • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives., • Clarify business needs and ensure teams are prepared and resourced for change implementation., • Risk & Issue Management:, • Identify, assess, and manage risks and issues effectively, taking a proactive approach to problem resolution., • Team Leadership:, • Project Management Expertise:, • Proven experience managing projects using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies., • Deep understanding of project management principles and best practices., • A track record of delivering diverse technical and business solutions across varying scales., • Organisational Skills:, • Exceptional ability to manage conflicting demands, maintain attention to detail, and juggle multiple priorities effectively., • Technical & Analytical Skills:, • Knowledge of Microsoft Project to an intermediate level., • Experience in Business Analysis as part of a broader PM role., • Leadership & Communication:, • Strong stakeholder management skills, able to work across multiple projects and teams., • Essential:, • Experience as a Project Manager., • Certifications such as Prince2 Practitioner, PMI, or MSP., • Preferred:, • Experience in the construction industry is advantageous., • Competitive salary & bonus, • Flexible working - this role will be based in the Leeds office two days a week., • Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates), • Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more…, • Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression., • Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 8 weeks fully paid paternity. Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting Work for Wates Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment. We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises: Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity. Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners. Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care. We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background. Work for Wates Wates Group is one of the largest, and most successful family-owned private construction, development, and property services companies in the UK. We are building a place to work where everyone belongs, by one small act of inclusion at a time. We celebrate difference and welcome diversity. As a responsible and inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have been recognised for this through a range of accolades including gold accreditation with Investors in People, we are also a Disability Confident employer. Being a family owned, business means we understand and value long term relationships. The Wates Group are committed to three ambitious environmental targets for 2025: Zero Waste, and Zero Carbon, from our operations and Positive Nature Enhancement. Wates are pushing to take a leading role in reducing our industry’s environmental impact.