At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead IT projects, manage schedules, and ensure timely delivery of key milestones.
- Company: Join a dynamic team supporting a major government infrastructure programme.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, fully remote work, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Initial onboarding in South London; security clearance required.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on critical government projects while working flexibly from anywhere.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management with strong skills in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Duration: Initial 12-month contract
Day Rate: Competitive Contract Rate; Outside IR35 (DOE)
Location: Fully remote (except for the initial onboarding week in South London)
Security Clearance: Candidates must be eligible for BPSS and Counter-Terrorist Check (CTC) clearance
Start Date: September or October 2026, subject to the clearance process
We are looking for multiple IT Project Managers to support a major infrastructure mobilization programme for a large government department.
- You will own the end-to-end execution of a detailed IT project plan, keeping fast-paced deliverables on schedule against fixed go-live dates.
- Reporting to the Senior PM, you will run daily standups and sprint ceremonies, manage Jira KANBAN boards, and maintain the RAID log.
- You will act as the key point of contact for external supplier mobilization teams to ensure critical paths align, while directly managing a Project Coordinator to support delivery.
Key Requirements:
- Advanced Planning: Expert use of Smartsheet or MS Project to manage complex, multi-workstream project plans and critical paths.
- Methodology: Proven experience blending Waterfall and Agile frameworks in a fast-paced environment, including leading standups and sprint ceremonies with technical/developer teams.
- Data Tracking: Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills, including a working understanding of macros and pivot tables.
We think you need these skills to ace Contract IT Project Manager
IT Project Management
Agile Methodology
Waterfall Methodology
Smartsheet
MS Project
Jira KANBAN
Data Tracking
