IT Project Manager - FTC in Leeds

Are you a dynamic and experienced Project Manager looking to make an impact in IT within the construction industry? We are seeking a skilled professional to join our IT Construction Team, where you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering innovative IT projects that drive business transformation. As an IT Project Manager, you’ll oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of projects across the Construction Group. You will establish project structures, lead diverse teams, manage risks, and ensure project outputs meet agreed‑upon timelines, budgets, and quality standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your project management expertise, IT knowledge, and business acumen to drive successful project outcomes while working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

Job Role

• Project Planning & Delivery: Define and agree on project scope, deliverables, timelines, and cost criteria to ensure alignment with business goals. Develop project structures, roles, and teams for efficient delivery.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Plan, manage, and track project progress, ensuring outputs are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Produce regular reports to keep stakeholders informed and ensure governance compliance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives. Clarify business needs and ensure teams are prepared and resourced for change implementation.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify, assess, and manage risks and issues effectively, taking a proactive approach to problem resolution.
• Team Leadership: Lead, guide, and coach project teams to deliver high-quality work that aligns with the project plan and business requirements.

Experience

• Project Management Expertise: Proven experience managing projects using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies. Deep understanding of project management principles and best practices. A track record of delivering diverse technical and business solutions across varying scales.
• Organisational Skills: Exceptional ability to manage conflicting demands, maintain attention to detail, and juggle multiple priorities effectively.
• Technical & Analytical Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Project to an intermediate level. Experience in Business Analysis as part of a broader PM role.
• Leadership & Communication: Strong stakeholder management skills, able to work across multiple projects and teams. A self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and takes ownership of their projects.

Qualifications

• Essential: Experience as a Project Manager. Certifications such as Prince2 Practitioner, PMI, or MSP.
• Preferred: Experience in the construction industry is advantageous. Familiarity with managing the full lifecycle of business application projects.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary & bonus
• Flexible working - this role will be based in the Leeds office two days a week. Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)
• Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more…
• Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression.
• Industry leading family leave benefits to include 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 8 weeks fully paid paternity.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offences. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre‑employment checks.

Work for Wates

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family‑owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment. We are driven by our purpose, 'reimagining places for people to thrive' and our three promises: Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity. Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners. Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care. We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.

Awards

• BEST PROJECT Inside Housing Development Awards WINNER 2022
• Construction News Awards Winner GOLD AWARD 2022
• GOLD AWARD Investors in People 2022
• GOLD AWARD Considerate Constructors Schemes (CCS) National Site Awards
• TOP 50 EMPLOYERS 2022
• Top 50 Employers for Women WINNER 2022
• Working Families Best Practice Awards