Job Description

Job Title: Project Manager - IT Transformation
Location: Flexible - need to be willing to attend ED offices at least twice a week to the sites in the M4/M5 corridor - Castle Donington, Worcester, London, Bristol, Plymouth, Lamby, Cornwall
Contract Length: 6 months
Rate: Up to 600 per day Umbrella
Are you passionate about driving IT transformation and enabling business success through innovative change? Our client is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead their IT Transformation initiatives. If you thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment and have a knack for managing complex projects, we want to hear from you!
What You'll Do:

• Drive Transformation: Lead the charge in implementing defined IT changes that support business transformation. Your role is pivotal in collaborating with Service Delivery and Business Readiness to ensure seamless communication of IT changes.

• Project Management: Define project scope, goals, and deliverables while creating detailed project plans and schedules. You'll coordinate cross-functional teams to guarantee smooth project execution and benefits realisation.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with senior leaders and diverse stakeholders. Your excellent communication skills will help you navigate and remove roadblocks, ensuring alignment with transformation timelines and objectives.

• Monitor Progress: Keep a close eye on project progress, identifying risks and issues while developing effective mitigations. You'll provide regular updates and manage expectations across all levels.

• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain clear project documentation and generate insightful progress reports. Analyse key performance metrics to drive continuous improvement and optimise project management processes.

Who You Are:

• Experience:You have a solid background in Change and Transformation within large, complex IT environments. Your hands-on experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools like Jira and Confluence is a must!

• Communication Skills:Your ability to present ideas clearly and build interpersonal relationships sets you apart. You thrive in collaborative settings and excel at engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

• Agile Expertise:You possess strong knowledge and practical experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies, allowing you to identify areas for value addition and proactively deliver results.

• Proactive Problem Solver:You have a demonstrated ability to identify potential roadblocks and implement effective solutions. Your forward-thinking mindset ensures project objectives are met with minimal disruption.

Why Join Us?
At our client's organisation, you'll be part of a vibrant team dedicated to driving impactful change. Here, your contributions will be valued, and your expertise will help shape the future of IT transformation. Join us in creating an innovative work environment where your skills can shine!
Ready to make a difference? If you're excited about leading IT transformation projects and have the drive to excel, we want to hear from you! Apply now to take the next step in your career and be part of something special.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
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