IT Project Manager

Natobotics Ltd; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an IT Project Manager in Sheffield (Hybrid) to lead complex IT projects from planning through execution. The candidate will develop comprehensive project plans, manage budgets, and drive execution while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders. Proficiency in tools like Jira and Confluence is essential, along with strong knowledge of banking technologies. This role emphasizes strategic oversight and quality assurance, making it ideal for a skilled project manager looking to make an impact.

Qualifications

• Proven end-to-end IT project management experience.
• Experience in developing budget estimates for IT projects.
• Strong relationship management skills with internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans to maximize benefits.
• Prepare detailed project estimates for approval by stakeholders.
• Drive execution against project plans, considering key milestones.

Skills

End-to-end IT project management

Budget estimation and forecasting

Agile and Waterfall methodologies

Relationship management

Project management tools proficiency

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Office

Job description

Location

Sheffield (Hybrid – 3 days in-office)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans to maximize benefits while minimizing risk.
• Prepare detailed project estimates for review and approval by business stakeholders.
• Drive execution against project plans, considering delivery approach, key milestones, dependencies, scope, resources, budgets, and quality, in line with the bank's change methodologies.
• Establish effective project controls, procedures, and quality assurance processes.
• Build and maintain positive stakeholder relationships, providing regular updates and resolving high-priority project issues.
• Set the pace and operating rhythm of projects, fostering a culture of achievement and proactively removing barriers to success.
• Monitor, manage, and report on project progress, risks, dependencies, and issues to the Programme Manager or steering committees, making recommendations to support decision-making and maintain delivery targets.

Required Skills And Experience

• Proven end-to-end IT project management experience.
• Experience in developing budget estimates and forecasting for IT projects.
• Experience managing complex deliverables and strategic requirements, driving them to production.
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies, working across multiple geographies and time zones.
• Knowledge of banking technologies across both front- and back-office systems.
• Strong relationship management skills, with a track record of building internal stakeholder trust.
• Proficient with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, and MS Office.