IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager

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 profession...