IT Project Manager

About the Role

At Barchester, we are offering a rare opportunity for an experienced IT Project Manager to join us in a new permanent position. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of IT projectsensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to a high-quality standard. You will work closely with project sponsors and key stakeholders to define, shape, and deliver project objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the successful delivery of IT projects across Barchester's portfolio

Define project scope, goals, and deliverables with clear success measures

Produce investment case papers to support project proposals

Maintain the change calendar for all planned service-impacting activities

Identify and manage demand on IT resources, ensuring team capacity is aligned

Support the IT Director in prioritising initiatives based on demand and business needs

Communicate project expectations clearly to team members and stakeholders

Proactively manage project risks and escalate where appropriate through governance channels

Apply robust change control processes for any deviations from agreed objectives

About You

You're an organised, knowledgeable, and driven IT Project Manager with a passion for delivering high-quality outcomes. You thrive in fast-paced environments and can balance multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail. With strong stakeholder management and communication skills, you are confident engaging at all levels of the organisation. You bring a proactive approach to risk management and problem-solving, and you are comfortable taking ownership of projects from inception through to completion.

Essential Experience

Degree-level education or equivalent, with relevant project management expertise

Strong knowledge of technical infrastructure and application delivery projects

Proven experience managing multi-million-pound projects

Solid understanding of formal project delivery methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile)

Demonstrable track record of successfully delivering complex projects

Flexibility to travel when required

Why Join Barchester?
At Barchester, we are driven by our values: Respect | Integrity | Passion | Empowerment | Responsibility