IT Project Manager (SDLC)

About this Position:

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to support a major manufacturing transformation programme focused on delivering new production capabilities and associated software systems. This is a key role within a large-scale, multi-workstream environment, responsible for ensuring critical projects are delivered to agreed time, cost and quality objectives.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in software development lifecycle (SDLC) delivery and the management of third-party suppliers, ideally within manufacturing, industrial or factory-based environments. You will work closely with development teams, business stakeholders and third-party suppliers to drive delivery, manage dependencies and maintain effective governance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, ensuring delivery against key milestones and critical paths.
• Coordinate activities across multiple stakeholders, development teams and third-party suppliers.
• Drive project progress, proactively managing dependencies, risks, issues and actions.
• Ensure robust governance and project controls are in place, including reporting, documentation and stakeholder communications.
• Produce regular project updates and highlight reports for programme leadership.
• Lead change control activities, including impact assessments and change request management.
• Manage project resources effectively to support successful delivery.
• Oversee third-party suppliers against contracted deliverables, timescales and quality standards.
• Ensure project deliverables meet agreed quality standards and business objectives.
• Escalate delivery risks and issues where necessary to maintain programme objectives.
• Support discussions relating to software development, systems integration and delivery methodology.
• Facilitate lessons learned activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience Required:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within complex, multi-workstream programmes.
• Extensive experience delivering software development projects and managing the SDLC.
• Strong track record of managing third-party suppliers, including contract deliverables and performance.
• Strong background within manufacturing, industrial, engineering or factory-based environments.
• Experience managing project governance, reporting, controls and delivery frameworks.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle management, risk management and quality assurance.
• Experience managing project dependencies, stakeholder expectations and supplier relationships.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within Prince2, Waterfall, Agile or hybrid delivery environments.
• Ability to operate effectively within fast-paced, high-pressure project environments.