IT Project Manager & Business Analyst in Cranfield

Our client has a permanent vacancy for an IT Project Manager and Business Analyst. This role includes both project management and business analysis responsibilities, although the emphasis will be on project management. It is full-time with hybrid working, where you can expect to be in the office 2 days per week.

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.

You will be responsible for successfully delivering projects using your project management and business analysis expertise. You will effectively and efficiently lead project teams, working in close collaboration with sponsors and senior managers from across the business.

You will be accountable and responsible for the delivery of IT-enabled business projects, typically several at any one time. The role, where required, is also responsible for supporting the sponsor in building the case for change, and thereafter providing analyst skills and expertise, along with testing skills and expertise. This role requires a highly-skilled individual, capable of operating confidently and decisively in the delivery of projects.

You Will Have a Successful Background In

• Delivering a range (size/complexity) of business projects enabled by IT, to include the delivery of business change and new/enhanced IT capabilities.
• Leading project teams comprising of IT and business colleagues.
• Providing business analysis capabilities to projects when working as both the project manager and business analyst, in order to identify the optimum business process and integrated solutions.
• Providing effective governance and stakeholder management tailored to the project/steering group needs.
• Influencing all parts of the organisation.

Requirements

Educated to degree level, and/or certification at Practitioner level in a recognised project management framework, such as PRINCE2/SAFe (or demonstrable and significant project management experience).

Evidence of ongoing professional development/membership of professional associations.

Significant experience of leading IT projects, involving the development and implementation of business processes to meet identified business needs, acquiring and utilising the necessary resources and skills, within agreed parameters of cost, timescales and quality.

Good technical understanding of IT systems, the systems lifecycle, and a high-level appreciation of IT Architecture.

Has demonstrably and effectively operated at an organisation director and project sponsor level.

Experience in managing external suppliers.

Experience of providing support and guidance on project portfolio management processes, procedures, tools and techniques.

Demonstrable experience of business analysis models and techniques and managing and undertaking product/software testing.

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.