- Company Name
- Opus Recruitment Solutions
- Job Title
- IT Project Manager
- Job Description
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Job Title
IT Project Manager
Role Summary
Lead the technical delivery and transformation of IT projects for utilities sector clients, ensuring on‑time, on‑budget, and on‑scope completion through effective stakeholder engagement, risk management, and process adherence.
Expectations
Contract role, initial 6‑month term, onsite 2 days per week. Successful execution measured against defined scope, schedule, budget, and quality deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, execute, and close end‑to‑end IT system implementation projects, coordinating cross‑functional teams and external vendors.
- Manage change and transformation initiatives, aligning business objectives with technical solutions and mitigating risks.
- Create and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation documents.
- Track progress, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions; produce status reports for executive stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Facilitate effective communication among project team, clients, and stakeholders, providing regular updates.
- Conduct post‑implementation reviews, capture lessons learned, and contribute to continuous improvement.
Required Skills
- Strong background in IT project management, including system implementation and transformation.
- Experience working within the utilities sector is preferred.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, JIRA).
- Excellent planning, scheduling, risk assessment, and budget oversight capabilities.
- Effective communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
- Familiarity with contract-based work and IR35 compliance.
Required Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE2 certification (preferred).
- CDPM or equivalent utility‑sector credentials an added advantage.