Senior IT Project Manager

Role: Senior IT Project Manager
Location: Birmingham (Hybrid – 2 Days On-Site Weekly)
Salary: £46,000 – £56,500
Contract: Fixed-Term (18 Months)

Network IT are supporting a leading organisation in the search for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their IT Services team. This is a strategic role within the Portfolio and Project Management Office, responsible for delivering large-scale, complex projects that underpin ambitious digital strategy and operational transformation. Many of these initiatives involve improving data and reporting capabilities, so experience in this area will be a strong advantage.

You will lead multiple high-profile projects, manage diverse teams, and ensure successful delivery of initiatives that enhance digital services and infrastructure across the organisation. This is an opportunity to work in a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence, where technology plays a critical role in achieving long-term goals. The role requires you to be on-site in Birmingham two days a week; please only apply if you can accommodate this working arrangement.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

• Lead large or multiple projects of strategic importance.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria aligned to business objectives.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and risk registers.
• Manage budgets, resources, and interdependencies across projects.
• Establish strong stakeholder relationships and ensure effective communication throughout.
• Deliver outputs on time, to budget, and to agreed quality standards.
• Implement evaluation strategies and reporting mechanisms for project progress.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management processes and methodologies.
• Line manage and motivate team members, supporting development and performance.

Experience Requirements

• Significant experience managing large, complex projects in IT or digital environments.
• Experience in large-scale organisational change.
• Formal project management qualifications (e.g., PRINCE2, MSP, APMP).
• Strong knowledge of ITIL Service Management and project governance.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience in service delivery and transitioning systems into production.
• Leadership skills with experience managing and motivating teams.