Project Manager

Project Manager

�45,000 - �55,000 + benefits

Full Time / Permanent

Telford - on-site to start with scope for hybrid working once embedded

The Role and Company:

My client are an established and well-known name within their sector. They are embarking on a digital transformation journey to modernise their business and are setting up a new delivery function within their IT team.

This is a newly created Project Manager role and will reporting directly into the Head of Transformation. The successful candidate will deliver a variety of projects and initiatives ranging from minor development requests for existing legacy applications to the implementation of new cloud-based SaaS platforms.

This is an office based role in Telford initially.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple small to medium-sized projects to enhance and update existing legacy applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery.
• Support the transition from legacy systems to modern platforms by managing end-to-end project delivery.
• Ensure projects align with organisational goals and digital transformation strategy.
• Work with third-party partners to deliver consultancy and cloud services, ensuring quality and alignment with objectives.
• Engage with Business Analysts to ensure requirements are gathered effectively.
• Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to team members as required.
• Proactively manage cultural change within the organisation, particularly with end users adapting to new technologies.
• Develop and execute change management plans to maximise user adoption and minimise resistance.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Proven experience in Project Management within an IT / digital transformation environment
• Strong track record of managing small internal development teams effectively.
• Experience working with third-party partners to deliver consultancy and cloud services.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies including Agile, Waterfall and Prince 2
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including managing cultural change with end users.
• Ability to manage budgets, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Any formal project management certifications e.g. Prince 2 or Agile would be great but not essential.

Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.

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