Project Manager in Leicester

Project Manager in Leicester

Leicester Full-Time 50000 - 70000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead exciting IT and business change projects, ensuring successful delivery and stakeholder engagement.
  • Company: Established organisation driving major infrastructure and technology change across the UK.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, bonus, and hybrid working options.
  • Other info: Opportunity to mentor junior team members and grow within a supportive culture.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while developing your project management skills.
  • Qualifications: Strong Project Management experience and excellent leadership skills required.

The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.

This range is provided by IRG Digital. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Location: East Midlands, Yorkshire, NE or Scotland (Hybrid, multiple offices to work from)

Role Type: Permanent

Salary: £50,000 to £70,000 (DoE), plus car allowance (or company car) and bonus

Overview

Our client is a well-established organisation delivering major infrastructure and technology change across the UK. As part of continued investment into their internal IT function, they are seeking an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of multiple business change, technology, and digital adoption projects across the business. This role will play a key part in leading the planning, delivery, and governance of these projects, ensuring successful outcomes across scope, budget, quality, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end planning and delivery of IT and business change projects, ensuring all outcomes are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans covering timelines, resources and budgets
  • Identify and manage project risks, responding quickly to issues and ensuring effective mitigation
  • Communicate clearly with project stakeholders at all levels to ensure alignment on progress and delivery expectations
  • Foster a collaborative working culture across project teams and internal partners
  • Operate with a high level of autonomy while making informed decisions that shape project success
  • Navigate complex delivery challenges, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and adaptability
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies, industry standards and relevant regulatory requirements
  • Support the adoption of new technologies and modern ways of working across the organisation
  • Mentor and support junior team members to strengthen capability across the project delivery function

Essential Skills and Experience

  • Strong Project Management experience within IT and business change project delivery
  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, guide and influence project teams
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience working across both internal and external parties
  • Broad understanding of IT systems and applications
  • Experience within construction, engineering or related industries
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Proactive, delivery focused approach, with strong work ethic and ‘can-do’ attitude.

If you have strong experience with the skill set above, and the role looks like a suitable fit, then please respond to this advert with an updated version of your CV, or feel free to contact me using the information available on my profile.

Please note: All applicants must have full rights to work in the UK without any current or future requirement for sponsorship.

Project Manager in Leicester employer: IRG Digital

Join a well-established organisation that prioritises employee growth and development, offering a collaborative work culture where your contributions directly impact major infrastructure and technology change across the UK. With flexible hybrid working options across multiple offices in the East Midlands, Yorkshire, NE, or Scotland, you will enjoy a competitive salary, car allowance, and bonus, all while being part of a team that values innovation and excellence in project delivery.

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Contact Details:

IRG Digital Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Project Manager in Leicester

Project Management
Stakeholder Management
Leadership Skills
Communication Skills
Organisational Skills
Risk Management
Problem-Solving Skills