ICT Project Manager - CMB2234e in London

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Contract: Permanent

Salary: £40,777 to £41,771 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Are you passionate about driving ICT transformation and delivering impactful change? Cumberland Council is seeking an ICT Project Manager to lead a portfolio of ICT change projects across the organisation, ensuring successful and timely delivery.

About The Role

Lead and manage a range of ICT projects, coordinating resources and stakeholders to achieve measurable outcomes.

Support management with technical advice, project planning, and programme management.

Support the procurement processes for new and replacement systems in collaboration with key stakeholders.

Develop project scopes, objectives, and detailed plans, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

Research best practices and innovative solutions to inform project delivery.

Facilitate smooth transitions from \’as-is\’ to \’to-be\’ states, ensuring benefits realisation.

Capture and share learning across the organisation, preparing reports and presentations for stakeholders.

What We\’re Looking For

Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience.

Proven track record of delivering ICT projects in large, complex organisations.

Extensive knowledge of the project management lifecycle and agile methodologies, with expertise in delivering projects on time and within scope.

Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Evidence-based decision-making and problem-solving ability.

Customer-focused approach with a commitment to excellent service.

Who We\’re Looking ForWe\’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation\’s core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities. We\’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career. These roles are available on a Permanent basis, hybrid working is available but ability to attend different Cumberland locations is required. Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

ContactFor more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Martine Kelly by email at Martine.Kelly@cumberland.gov.uk.

Guaranteed Interviews

Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010

Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under

Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).

Diversity, Inclusion & AdjustmentsWe\’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That\’s why we\’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive. If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren\’t always guaranteed, we\’ll always listen and we\’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview Information

Closing date: 30/01/2026

Interview date: TBC

Please Read The Supporting Information

Post Specification

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Job Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Project Management and Information Technology

Industries: Government Administration

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