Senior Project Manager

Stableresources; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider in the UK seeks a Senior Project / Programme Manager to lead the delivery of large IT projects, primarily in the Public Sector and Defence. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing high-value technology programmes and delivering Microsoft solutions throughout the project lifecycle. Strong stakeholder engagement and risk management skills are essential for ensuring project success and maintaining customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Senior experience of delivering large-scale IT / High Value technology programmes.
• Proven track record delivering enterprise class Microsoft solutions across the full project lifecycle.
• Strong background ideally within Public sector, High Enterprise Clients or Ministry of Defence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of large and complex IT projects.
• Deliver enterprise class Microsoft solutions across the project lifecycle.
• Own the delivery across scope, budget, timelines, quality, and risk.

Skills

Project delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Budget management

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Job description

We are Stable an IT Group that transforms cloud solutions into reality.

The Opportunity

As one of Microsoft’s preferred partners for over 20 years, we understand the future of workplace technology better than most. From expertly safeguarding your most sensitive company data to enabling peak productivity through AI-powered cloud collaboration tools, Our key strengths include Digital Transformation, Cloud Adoption and Migration, AI, Cyber Security and Training.

As we continue to expand we are looking to attract a Senior Project / Programme Manager to join and lead the delivery of large IT and technology programmes predominantly across Public Sector, Defence and UK Govt

The Role

• Lead and manage the delivery of large and complex IT projects with high business impact
• Deliver enterprise class Microsoft solutions across the full project lifecycle to external clients
• Own the delivery across scope, budget, timelines, quality, and risk
• Work closely with internal teams in a busy, matrix environment to collaborate closely with Account Leads and internal teams on forecasting, margin protection and change control and build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders
• Monitor and control scope, schedule, resource and budget applying proactive risk and issue management
• Identify and manage critical drivers and objectives to be delivered, supporting business case development where required
• Provide clear, timely delivery communications to stakeholders through structured reporting
• Support pre-sales activities including shaping SoW, estimates and delivery models.

The Person

• Senior experience of delivering large-scale IT /High Value technology programmes
• A Proven track record delivering enterprise class Microsoft solutions across the full project lifecycle to external clients.
• Strong end-to-end project delivery background ideally within Public sector, High Enterprise Clients or Ministry of Defence.
• Excellent senior stakeholder engagement and confident report to internal leadership team
• Confident engaging senior stakeholders and reporting project progress to senior internal colleagues to enable a seamless customer experience.
• Defining, mitigating and managing project risks, maintaining delivery momentum.
• Track and understand project metrics across a diverse portfolio
• Excellent working knowledge of agile/waterfall and Service delivery practices.
• Strong commercial and budget management skills
• Calm, practical approach to risk and problem-solving