About this role
The Senior IT Project Manager will play a pivotal role in our Enterprise IT Applications team, responsible for leading, managing and providing guidance on Group IT projects and ensuring the overall project portfolio aligns with our business transformation program. You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, IT leadership, and external partners to deliver scalable, robust, and future-proof IT solutions. This is an internal role, and requires excellent communication, problem-solving abilities and collaboration skills. Project Planning and Execution: Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, and resource allocation. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations. Facilitate regular communication and updates to stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. Team Leadership: Lead and mentor project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensuring clarity and accountability. Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies. Monitor and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle. Budget Management: Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring financial accountability. Monitor project expenditures and forecast costs to avoid budget overruns. Quality Assurance: Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations. Implement quality control processes and conduct regular reviews. Change Management: Develop and implement change management strategies to support business transformation. Ensure smooth transition and adoption of new systems and processes. Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers. Negotiate contracts and ensure vendor deliverables meet project requirements. Reporting and Documentation: Prepare and present regular project status reports to senior management. Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, reports, and records. Compliance and Governance: Ensure projects comply with regulatory and compliance requirements. Implement governance frameworks to ensure project alignment with organizational policies.