Senior IT Project Manager – 11784SJRCARD in Cardiff

Permanent Cardiff, UKPosted 2 days ago11784SJRCARD Market related Senior IT Project Manager Hybrid Our client is looking for a Senior IT Project Manager to join their growing technology team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced project professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can confidently lead a diverse portfolio of IT initiatives, from small-scale business change through to large enterprise-wide transformation programmes.

This role is ideal for someone who combines exceptional stakeholder management skills with strong technical project delivery experience and can champion successful outcomes from inception through to completion.

As a Senior IT Project Manager, you will take ownership of multiple concurrent projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, technical teams, third-party suppliers, and business leaders, you will drive collaboration, manage risk, and ensure projects deliver measurable business value.

Key Responsibilities Define project scope, objectives and deliverables in partnership with business stakeholders.

Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, resource allocation, budgets, dependencies and risk management.

Lead the successful delivery of a varied portfolio of IT projects, ranging from business change initiatives to enterprise-wide transformation programmes.

Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, influencing decision-making and ensuring alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

Champion best practice project governance, reporting and delivery methodologies.

Manage project budgets, forecasts and financial reporting.

Develop business cases and ensure benefits are clearly defined, tracked and realised.

Coordinate internal teams and third-party suppliers to ensure successful delivery.

Oversee procurement activities, including RFI and RFP processes and supplier selection.

Manage nearshore and offshore delivery partners where required.

Identify, manage and mitigate project risks, issues and dependencies.

Mentor and support junior Project Managers, helping to develop project management capability across the organisation.

Ensure projects are delivered in line with organisational objectives and strategic priorities.

Skills & Experience Proven experience delivering complex IT projects and programmes from initiation through to successful completion.

Extensive stakeholder management experience with the ability to influence and engage at all levels of the organisation.

Demonstrable experience leading cross-functional project teams.

Strong background in project planning, governance, budgeting and resource management.

Experience developing business cases and managing benefits realisation.

Strong financial management and procurement experience.

Experience managing suppliers, including nearshore and offshore delivery teams.

Knowledge of RFI and RFP processes and supplier selection.

Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.

Proficiency with project management methodologies, software and collaboration tools.

Good understanding of IT infrastructure, systems and technologies.

Experience mentoring or coaching Project Managers would be highly desirable.

Senior IT Project Manager Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.

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