Senior IT Project Manager – Cheshire – Hybrid – Up to £70k
Are you an experienced IT Project Manager with a strong background in technology transformation and a genuine passion for leading and developing people?
We're working with our long-standing client that is undergoing an exciting period of change. They're looking for a Senior IT Project Manager to lead complex IT projects and transformation initiatives, whilst taking responsibility for developing and managing an established project team.
This is a role that combines strategic project delivery with hands-on people leadership. You'll need to be confident managing complex programmes, influencing senior stakeholders and driving change, but equally comfortable coaching individuals, managing performance and building a high-performing team.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead the delivery of complex IT projects, system implementations, migrations and transformation initiatives.
- Manage project plans, budgets, resources, risks, dependencies and timelines.
- Lead and develop the project team, setting objectives, allocating work and driving accountability.
- Take ownership of performance management, including regular one-to-ones, PDRs and personal development plans.
- Coach and mentor team members, addressing underperformance and recognising success.
- Drive continuous improvement, developing team capability and improving delivery processes.
- Work closely with technical teams, business stakeholders and third-party suppliers.
- Engage with international colleagues to ensure UK requirements align with wider group technology strategy.
What We’re Looking For
We're looking for someone who can demonstrate two equally important strengths:
IT Project & Transformation Experience
- Proven experience delivering complex IT projects and technology transformation.
- Background in system implementations, migrations, integrations and technology change.
- Strong understanding of Agile, Waterfall or hybrid methodologies.
- Confident managing budgets, risks, resources and senior stakeholders.
- Experience working with technical teams and international stakeholders would be beneficial.
- Relevant sector experience within retail, hospitality, travel or leisure.
People Management & Leadership
- At least five years' experience in a formal people management role.
- Proven ability to manage, motivate and develop a team of project professionals.
- Experience of performance management, regular one-to-ones, objective setting and PDRs.
- A track record of improving team capability and driving continuous improvement.
- A confident and supportive leader who can have difficult conversations, address underperformance and get the best out of people.
Why Apply
A great opportunity to join an organisation investing in its technology landscape, where you'll have the autonomy to influence project delivery, shape the project management function and develop a high-performing team.
If you're as passionate about developing people as you are about delivering successful IT transformation, we'd love to hear from you! Please apply now and we’ll be in touch shortly :)
Tilt Recruitment are specialists in IT Recruitment. We work hard to find our candidates their perfect roles within fantastic organisations across the UK. If this role isn’t right for you, please still get in touch with us as we may have other roles which may suit you better.
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