IT Project Manager

Institute of Project Management; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management organization based in London is seeking an experienced project manager for IT transformation projects. The successful candidate will define project initiation documents, manage detailed project plans, and ensure effective vendor management. Required qualifications include formal project management certification and strong skills in Azure and M365 environments. This role offers a hybrid work model with two days in the office.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in end‑to‑end project management for IT transformation projects.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure and M365 environments.
• Familiarity with PRINCE2, Agile, or other recognized project methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain project initiation documents, charters, and business cases.
• Create and manage detailed project plans, schedules, RAID logs, and Gantt charts.
• Oversee UAT, testing, training, and go‑live readiness.

Skills

Project management

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Formal project management certification (PRINCE2, PMP, Agile)

Tools

Microsoft Azure

M365

Job description

Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain project initiation documents, charters, and business cases.
• Create and manage detailed project plans, schedules, RAID logs, and Gantt charts.
• Run requirements gathering workshops and document functional and non‑functional requirements.
• Translate requirements into specifications for suppliers, developers, or integrators.
• Oversee UAT, testing, training, and go‑live readiness.
• Ensure smooth handover to service and operations teams, including BAU documentation.
• Track benefits realization post‑implementation and provide reporting to leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in end‑to‑end project management for IT transformation projects.
• Experience in the Hospitality sector.
• Proficient in planning and documenting PIDs, business cases, RAID logs, and project plans.
• Experience with requirements gathering, documentation, and vendor specifications.
• Experience in managing vendors, RFIs/RFPs, and supplier selection processes.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure and M365 environments.
• Familiarity with PRINCE2, Agile, or other recognized project methodologies.
• Supplier and contract management experience.
• Formal project management certification (PRINCE2, PMP, Agile).
• Ability to move fast and deliver change at pace with energy and enthusiasm.
• Organized and structured planner with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communicator able to engage both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Influential and persuasive with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Collaborative and team‑focused, building trust across the organization.
• Adaptable to changing priorities and resilient under pressure.

Contract: Permanent, Full‑time

Work Location: Hybrid / 2 days in Islington Support Office in London