IT Project Manager

The role of the IT Project Manager is to drive transformational change across our IT landscape, ensuring successful integration into our business. The IT Project Manager will lead the efforts to deliver projects to a high standard, within the constraints of schedule, budget and scope while minimizing risk and ensuring adherence to established and evolving methodologies.   

Working closely with IT Team Leads, the IT PMO, IT Resource Management, business analysis, technical teams and business stakeholders, this role plays a pivotal role in steering the successful execution of technology projects that are critical to our strategic and operational goals.  

This role demands a blend of technical proficiency, keen project management acumen, strong leadership and communication capabilities for the successful delivery of a wide range of IT projects from conceptualisation to completion.   In this role the IT Project Manager must effectively partner with sponsors, stakeholders to ensure the goals and objectives of the project(s) are met to deliver the expected outcomes and business value.  

Key duties and responsibilities include:

• Leading the successful delivery of business and IT sponsored projects from conceptualisation to project close.  

• Ability to navigate the organization's culture, structure, and dynamics to navigate and bridge organizational silos effectively 

• Ability to work seamlessly across different departments, aligning various stakeholders towards common goals 

• Ability to make quick, yet informed decisions, balancing risk with opportunity and often making calls based on incomplete information 

• The ability to work with people, both internally and externally, to build support to achieve intended outcomes 

• Strong Communication and Leadership of project teams including technical personnel who perform a wide range of functions related to design & implementation of IT services. 

• he ability to empower and inspire others to deliver successful change initiatives by providing vision, direction, feedback and support 

• Following IT PMO and project delivery governance standards, ensuring that project documents are current and change control is followed  

• Ensure that projects deliver value to customers, meeting their needs and expectations 

Candidate Specification:

Essential: 

• Holds a bachelor’s degree in Information technology, computer science, project management or possesses industry-recognised qualifications and experience. 

• Project Management certification:  PMP 

• Proven experience (4+ years) as an IT Project Manager or in a similar role with the ability to manage multiple projects at once and manage delivery through technology partners 

• Strong understanding of project management technique and methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall and Hybrid) and the expertise to tailor the right approach for each project 

• Proficient with PM Software tools and MS Office suite  

• Ability to bring the right minds together from IT and business to work together to solve technical challenges & develop creative solutions 

• Understands the fundamentals of system integration, software development lifecycle and data transfer between systems.  

• Possesses sound judgment, a sense of urgency, and a proven commitment to upholding high ethical standards, regulatory compliance, exceptional customer service, and business integrity. 

• Maintains poise and composure even in high-pressure situations. 

Desirable: 

• Previous experience and demonstrated success working in a corporate IT team managing multiple IT Projects across different geographies and cross-functional teams 

• Scaled Agile, Scrum Alliance or other agile certification 

Personal Attributes: 

• The ability to empower and inspire others to deliver successful change initiatives by providing vision, direction, feedback and support 

• The willingness to learn, adapt, and embrace challenges to continuously evolve and improve 

• The ability to work with people, both internally and externally, to build support to achieve intended outcomes 

• Solid organisational skills, including attention to detail and multitasking skills.  

• Excellent conflict resolution, communication, and collaboration skills. 

• Adept at using data to make informed decisions, predict trends, and drive project strategy in a data-rich world 

We can offer (subject to Company’s policy):

- Agile and safe working environment

- Competitive annual leave and sick leaves

- Group incentive scheme

- Group term life insurance, Workmen’s compensation and Group medical insurance coverage

- Short and Long-term Global employment opportunities

- Global collaboration and knowledge sharing

- Digital Innovation and Transformation

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.