IT Project Manager UK Wide Inc Travel 80,000
IT Project Manager
Location: UK Wide Inc Travel | Salary: 80,000 | Posted: 18 Dec 2024 | Closes: 5 Jan 2025 | Reference: Job Req ID 3575 | Business Unit: ITJob Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an IT Project Manager to provide support towards the mobilisation of a new contract on a fixed-term basis for 12 months. This role will mainly be home-based, with occasional travel to UK-based offices (most frequently to the M4 corridor).
In return, we offer a competitive salary dependent on experience, 25 days holiday pro rata, plus bank holidays, entry into our contributor pension scheme, life assurance, Perks at work and other discount schemes as well as an Employee Assistance Programme.
The main responsibilities of the IT Technical Architect are:
- Meet with internal and external customers to agree project milestones.
- Work with customers and suppliers to define the scope of projects or tasks.
- Plan timescales, costs and the resources needed.
- Gain project or Change approval from the Project Management Office.
- Liaise with staff at all levels of a client organisation.
- Define software, hardware and network requirements with the assistance of IT architects and technical team members.
- Prioritise tasks and resources to achieve delivery.
- Develop agreed solutions and implement new systems.
- Present solutions in written or oral reports.
- Help customers with change-management activities.
- Prepare documentation and present progress reports to customers.
- Be involved in sales and support.
- Travel to customer sites.
- Be responsible for internal and external project reporting.
- Manage and report on project/task budget.
- Liaise where required with the Group PMO team.
- Manage delivery of projects/tasks through temporary/disparate project teams.
Key Competencies
- Excellent customer-facing skills.
- Structured, organised, and disciplined.
- Team player with integrity, openness, and honesty.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential:
- Understanding of project management methodologies.
- A broad range of technical knowledge.
- Client-facing and communications skills.
- Understanding of Google Cloud Compute hosting.
- Understanding of networking and comms.
- Structured, organised, and disciplined.
- Team player with integrity, openness, and honesty.
- Must be prepared to travel to UK-based offices.
Desirable:
- Previous experience of government contracts.
The successful candidate will be required to provide original documentation for detailed screening and vetting processes. These documents may include your passport, driver’s license, utility bill (dated in the last 3 months), HMRC letter, original bank statements, an original payslip, your birth certificate, or a valid share code.
Please note that this role requires SC clearance which means you must have lived in the UK consecutively for the last 5 years. The role does not qualify for a visa under the current Government guidelines therefore to be considered for this role you must already have the right to work in the UK. Relocation costs will not be granted. You must live within reasonable commuting distance of the site.
In 2021, G4S, a London-based global security company, was acquired by Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services company that provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions. This acquisition expanded Allied Universal’s footprint and infrastructure on a global and local level. Through a global workforce of approximately 800,000 people*, we leverage best practices in communities all over the world. With revenue of approximately $20 billion, we have the resources to deploy efficient processes and systems to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive. In the UK, we have an extensive network of offices and more than 32,000 employees to support our local communities and customers. We believe there is no greater purpose than serving and safeguarding customers, communities and people in today’s world. Allied Universal is There for you™. For more information, please visit www.g4s.com or www.aus.com. *Total workforce includes employees and subcontractors.
G4S Regional Management (UK&I) Limited is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees feel respected and able to give their best and is proud to be an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of age, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, please do not hesitate to contact us. If this opportunity is of interest then we want to hear from you. Please click the “Apply Now” button to submit your formal application.
