IT Systems Project Manager
Job summary
Are you passionate about leading IT projects to success? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation meets execution? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Job Overview: As an IT Systems Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the planning, implementation, and tracking of IT projects within our IT Services team. You will be responsible for managing the scope, schedule, and budget of various technology initiatives, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
This role requires excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills as you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive project success and deliver high-quality solutions.
Main duties of the job
- Properly scope, define, and deliver projects within agreed timescales and budget.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders across the organization.
- Ensure all stakeholders understand their roles within the project and work effectively.
- Provide regular status reports and project updates to stakeholders.
- Prepare and present project materials including reports and progress updates.
- Work closely with IT and Finance stakeholders on budget and other project-related issues.
- Serve as the first point of contact for specific projects and provide exceptional stakeholder support throughout.
- Collaborate with the IT team, Digital Project Manager, and Senior IT Leads.
- Develop and maintain project plans, including schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
- Coordinate and lead project team meetings, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
- Monitor project progress, identify deviations, and take corrective action as necessary.
- Manage project risks and issues, developing contingency plans to mitigate disruptions.
- Track and report project status to senior management and stakeholders regularly.
- Coordinate with external vendors and contractors to ensure timely project milestones.
- Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.
About us
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK's largest independent women's reproductive healthcare charity. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS across the country providing abortion, contraception, STI testing & treatment. We specialise in evidence-based, not-for-profit care reproductive healthcare.
Working with us:
Alongside a supportive and friendly working environment, BPAS has generous benefits: life assurance cover at 3 times salary, 34 days annual leave per year & a defined contribution pension scheme. You will have access to our employee benefits programme through BHSF which includes special health & wellbeing services & lifestyle offers for you & your family. This includes various salary sacrifice schemes, counselling services & free private GP appointments.
BPAS is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children & young people through a safer recruitment framework. This includes a thorough selection process & a number of pre-employment checks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About you
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent is preferred.
- Experience as an IT Project Manager or similar role.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering complex IT projects.
- Experience in managing projects related to software development, infrastructure deployment, or system integration.
- Knowledge of GDPR, DPA 2018, IT systems, networking, and computer software.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to convey complex IT projects to non-technical colleagues.
- Strong attention to deadlines and budgetary guidelines.
- Logical problem-solving skills and ability to operate under constraints.
Further Information
A full job description and salary information is available for you to download and review.
Location: Hybrid working with travel to head office 1 -2 days per week. This may be more in the initial induction period or when required for meetings
BPAS Head Office, Orion House, Athena Drive, Tachbrook Park, Leamington Spa, CV34 6RQ
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 Depending on Skills and Experience
Hours Per Week: 36 Hours full time
Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday 9am - 5pm and Friday 9am till 3.30pm
Interested so far?Don't delay, apply today!
This job advert may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
The Small Print:All applicants must be pro-choice.
If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
References:All offers of employment are conditional based on satisfactory pre-employment checks. We require applicants to provide 3 years of employment references including information on reasons for leaving and any gaps in employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., JIRA, MS Project)
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or other relevant certifications
Experience
- Proven experience as an IT Project Manager or similar role, with a track record of successfully delivering complex IT projects
- Experience in managing projects related to software development, infrastructure deployment, or system integration
- GDPR and the DPA 2018
- Knowledge of IT budgeting processes
General
- Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
- This role is home based with travel to head office and also BPAS unit locations as and when required - Can you commit to this?
- Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and the nature of the relationship.
- Please list any further information or statements if you wish to support your application.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)
Address
Orion House
Athena Drive
Warwick
CV34 6RQ
https://www.bpas.org
- Company
- British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)
- Location
- Warwick, United Kingdom CV34 6RQ
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Fixed-Term
- Salary
- £40000.00 - £50000.00 a year
- Posted
- Company
- British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS)
- Location
- Warwick, United Kingdom CV34 6RQ
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Fixed-Term
- Salary
- £40000.00 - £50000.00 a year
- Posted