Information Technology Project Manager

Venn Group are working with a Local Authority in the South East to recruit a Technical IT Project Manager to lead on a range of workstreams within a major IT Programme.

This is a technical role, working closely with the Programme Manager, taking ownership of a number of workstreams and ensuring successful delivery against agreed objectives and timelines. Workstreams within the wider programme include Cyber Security, Cloud Migration, Architecture and the IT Helpdesk, among others.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of key IT Programmes


• Manage and coordinate assigned workstreams, treating them as individual projects within the wider programme


• Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, risks, issues and dependencies


• Ensure momentum and progress are maintained across assigned workstreams


• Produce regular reporting and updates for programme governance, stakeholders and senior management


• Facilitate collaboration across technical and business teams to ensure successful delivery


• Coordinate activities across internal teams, third-party suppliers and programme stakeholders


• Identify and manage risks, issues and mitigations, escalating where required


• Support programme governance and decision-making through clear and accurate reporting


• Proven experience delivering complex technology-focused projects within Local Government


• Experience working within shared service, partnership or local authority IT environments


• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and governance frameworks


• Experience managing multiple workstreams within a wider programme environment


• Ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders, technical teams and business users


• Strong risk, issue, dependency and change management experience


• Excellent communication and reporting skills