IT Project Manager

At CTS we deliver IT services covering IT strategy, technology platforms, cyber protection and managed services. Our aim is to deliver world-class IT services that transform the user experience and operational success of Law Firms and Barristers Chambers, via cloud-based technology. We are dedicated to focusing on IT services that suit our client s individual needs and shaping our services around the unique requirements of legal sector firms and their users.

Our reputation is built from our passion and commitment to delivering service excellence with integrity. We invest in our teams and in creating an inclusive culture that rewards ambition and encourages freedom to think.

Our values of Passion, Team and Excellence drive our search for new team members to join us. We care about what we do, and how we do it. We achieve more together. We learn and grow every day.

Right now we are looking for an IT Project Manager to join our PMO team in Daresbury

The Role;

As Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing projects of mixed size, commercial value and priority. You will be part of a fast-paced PMO team and will work alongside various departments with the aim to deliver successful projects within budget and target delivery dates. Liaison with third parties to manage the implementation of multiple technical projects will also be required. Due to the scale of our business, we are looking for an experienced PM to work alongside a small team where you will take a lead role in planning, managing and delivering projects.

As a Project Manager at CTS you will:

• Coordinate internal & external resources for the on-time execution of projects
• Delivery of Large/Medium sized Projects, to budget and within required timeframes
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project plans for tracking and monitoring ongoing projects to support delivery on time and within scope.
• Manage changes and documentation of requirements to project scope.
• Issue regular progress updates to management and present appropriate information, as requested at project review meetings.
• Management of commercial budgets and forecasting of active projects.
• Procurement negotiations with third-party vendors.
• Escalate project issues in a timely manner.
• Provide monthly overviews of projects to management with clear communication of risks.
• Assist PMO Manager in developing our PMO processes.
• Perform and assist in additional duties as directed by the management.

Essential Skills

As a Project Manager, you will build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders, you will work under pressure, remaining organised in order to prioritise your workload to meet demands.

You will also demonstrate that you have:

• Substantial experience of managing and leading multiple projects to successful outcomes.
• Excellent people and communication skills with the ability to interact with technical and non-technical groups.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, at times working autonomously to deliver complex projects.
• Experience in multiple resource management.
• A high degree of commercial understanding and knowledge of planning and project controls.
• Strong team approach and the desire to develop your skills and experience alongside us as we grow the business.

• Effective analytical, problem-solving, negotiation and organizational skills
• Effective project management fundamentals (e.g., initiation, planning, delivery, risk management, stakeholder management)
• Experience in MSP environment.

Benefits

We pride ourselves in providing everything you need to feel happy, healthy, developed and resourced. There are more than a few reasons to be part of our amazing team.

• Annual salary: Competitive DOE

• Hybrid working

• 37.5 hours per week

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + your birthday off

• Enrolment into our Company Pension Scheme

• Wellbeing programme including an Employee Assistance Programme

• Instant access to our Benefit Hub

• Training and development programme tailored to your role and career aspirations