About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Level 5 Project Manager to drive and deliver complex IT change in line with time, cost and quality criteria, working collaboratively with stakeholders to take technical projects from initiation through to closure. Creating and owning project plans; acting as the main point of contact for third parties in relation to delivery and proactively managing risks, issues and dependencies in line with internal and external standards, to ensure successfully delivery of projects. IT Project Managers will provide accurate, timely and relevant management information to drive decision making through defined governance; and communicate with all relevant stakeholders throughout the delivery lifecycle.
Accountabilities will include:
- Working in line with the Change Framework, lead IT change projects from initiation through to closure, taking ownership for developing and driving plans; identifying and securing resources as required; defining and actively managing dependencies; and identifying and managing any risks and issues that could impact a successful delivery.
- Forecast, control and monitor expenditure and seek authorisation for all project costs (including hardware, software, services and sundries) reforecasting finances as appropriate, in line with financial management standards to ensure alignment with overall IT Divisional budgetary targets.
- Identify, secure and manage internal and external delivery resources, ensuring they are clear about their responsibilities, deliverables and acceptance criteria, and that their activities are in line with the agreed plan and any associated contractual arrangements.
- Manage and control a Project Management System for each project - comprising of finances, project plans, RAIDs and change control, resource plans, supplier agreements and management information in line with pre-agreed reporting cycles – to ensure that project activities are controlled, reported and in line with company quality and audit standards.
- Direct, lead, manage and control proof of concept activities to reduce risk, assess Business Cases and clarify requirements for communication to suppliers.
- Direct, lead and assure that all project deliverables are in line with the required parameters of cost, time and quality (including adherence to internal methodologies and standards) applying the appropriate control of delivery activities and to meet or exceed audit and compliance requirements. Where there is an internal or external dependency associated with a deliverable, ensuring that this is identified and tracked in line with plans.
About you
Ideally you will have:
- A degree or equivalent experience in change
- Project Management accreditation including Association for Project Managers (APM), PRINCE2, and/or Agile
- Experience of successfully leading full lifecycle complex technology projects, as well as concurrent delivery of multiple projects
- The ability to multitask and execute a number of activities simultaneously
- Excellent skills in relationship building and influencing key and senior stakeholders both internally and third-party delivery teams
- Significant depth and breadth of experience in agreeing project scope, plans, deliverables, dependencies, and commercial terms with third parties
- Advanced user of Microsoft Project for planning, tracking and reporting project progress
- Extensive experience of planning, sequencing and third-party plan reviews
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for financial forecasting and budgeting
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills with experience of summarising large volumes of data into relevant points to drive decision making
- Extensive experience of managing project budgets and providing financial reporting
- Experience of resource planning at detailed level
- Financial Services Experience (Desirable)
Further information
This role is a Level 5 which includes an annual bonus of up to 25%, private medical insurance cover and 28 days holiday
The hiring manager is Kathryn Shedden
The recruiter looking after this vacancy is David King
IT Project Manager employer: NFU Mutual
NFU Mutual is an excellent employer that values collaboration and innovation, offering a hybrid work model that allows for 80% homeworking. With a strong focus on employee development and a supportive work culture, team members are encouraged to grow their skills in data analysis and coding while making a real impact on customer outcomes. The Stratford-upon-Avon office provides a vibrant environment where employees can connect with colleagues across various departments, enhancing both professional and personal growth.
