Project Manager (IT Development)

Project Manager (IT Development) Come and join our team! We are seeking an experienced Project Manager (IT) to join us on a 12 month fixed-term contract to drive critical IT change projects within our Customer and Member area. You will play a pivotal role in leading key workstreams, including the development of our new East of England Co-op website, transitioning Member Share Accounts to Oracle NetSuite, and supporting the rebuild and optimisation of MS Dynamics CRM. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to transformative projects within a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Want to know more? Take a look at our job description for the role here. Our working patterns are non-contractual. Any advertised working pattern represents the normal working pattern for the role at time of advertisement and may be subject to change. What you’ll be doing Lead IT change projects, building strong relationships and managing communication with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. Develop, own, and maintain project plans, ensuring schedule, scope, and quality are controlled. Manage project budgets, resources, and risks, ensuring robust mitigation plans are in place. Produce and maintain essential project documentation, including Proposals, Feasibility Studies, Stage Plans, and Closure Reports. Track and document project risks, ensuring ownership and mitigation actions are clearly defined. Manage changes in project scope, leading impact assessments and documentation of any such changes. Deliver projects on time, within budget, and to an exceptional standard of quality. Maintain focus on delivering quantifiable benefits through technology adoption and exploitation. The person we are looking for We are looking for someone with proven experience in managing multiple IT projects within a matrixed team environment. You will bring: Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities. A results-driven mindset with a focus on achieving tangible outcomes. Experience working across the system lifecycle and with emerging technologies. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels. A proactive and adaptable approach to managing diverse technology projects. Perks of the job At the East of England Co-op, we strive to be the best place to work. We invest in our colleagues to help them to progress in their careers and achieve their full potential. How do we do this? Competitive rates of pay 20% discount in our food stores, along with other discounts across our family of businesses 22 days holiday (plus bank holiday entitlement) which increases with service 5% employer pension contribution Death in service benefit Access to our colleague communications app, The Loop Enhanced* family leave and pay arrangements Opportunities to grow, with award-winning training and apprenticeship programmes Great deals and discounts across 100’s of high street and online retailers Financial wellbeing support, including Wagestream Check out the detail of all our colleague benefits here . We recognise the challenges people face trying to balance commitments both in and out of the workplace – perhaps studying, caring commitments, or other employment. We therefore aim to be as flexible as possible, to create shift patterns that work for both our co-op and our colleagues. * Enhanced on statutory terms, subject to service criteria. Salary: £40,000 per Annum – Total Vacancy Hours: 37.5 Location: Wherstead Park, The Street, Wherstead, Ipswich, IP2 9BJ IP2 9BJ