IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager

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The IT Project Manager plays a critical role in managing the delivery of IT projects. This role requires a strong project delivery and technical background with a proven track record of successful technology integration & transformation projects in highly regulated industries. The IT Project Manager will be responsible for developing and executing plans, collaborating with cross‑functional teams, and ensuring adherence to Element’s technology strategy and security standards.

• Management throughout the delivery lifecycle of a portfolio of IT projects ensuring adherence to established standards, security protocols, compliance requirements and best practices.
• Strong communication & collaboration with key stakeholders to gather requirements, define scope, manage expectations and build effective working relationships.
• Creation and execution of detailed project delivery plans including timelines, resource allocation and risk mitigation strategies.
• Management and reporting of project progress, budget and risks identifying and resolving roadblocks or issues through strong project governance & decision making.
• Ensuring successful handover to operational teams, providing knowledge transfer, documentation, and training as required.
• Conducting post‑project reviews to evaluate success and identify areas for continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in IT Project Management with demonstratable project delivery experience of IT Infrastructure transformation involving site facilities, data centres, networks & cloud technologies within a mid/large‑scale business.
• Experience with Cyber Security compliance frameworks such as Cyber Essentials.
• Prince2 Practitioner and/or APM PMQ Qualified is an advantage.
• Experience of working within a Global cross‑functional team environment.
• Commercially astute with experience of key procurement processes & budget management responsibility for projects up to £2M in value.
• Excellent organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

• Project Management Methodology (APM / Prince
  2)
• Cyber Security & Compliance Standards (Cyber Essentials, ISO
  27001, NIST)
• IT Technical Expertise (Degree, Technical Role)
• Leadership & Team Management
• Communication
• Organisation
• Negotiation
• Problem‑Solving
• Risk Management
• Budget Management

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Project Management and Information Technology;
Industries:
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Public Safety, and International Trade and Development

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to “Make tomorrow safer than today”. When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes, and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose.

From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access. While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

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