Senior IT Project Manager

Senior IT Project Manager Automotive Hybrid: 2-3 days per week in Crewe, Cheshire Initially until year end Outside IR35 In short: We require a strong, classic IT PM to join a prestige motor company is supporting and taking ownership of a number of IT-related projects. Heavy on Waterfall delivery. We''re expecting candidates to demonstrate clear end-to-end delivery cycle capability. In full:The role is responsible for leading and managing significant/multiple IT Projects and Programmes.They have responsibility for creating and maintaining good customer relationships with the project teams and sponsors and to make sure that the needs of the business operations are in place for the launch of the projects.The job holder manages, plans, coordinates, controls and steers the overall Programme and associated project portfolio according to the process requirements. Main responsibilities: Project planning and setupPrepare and present resource estimates and all other related investment requirements (including for year 1 operations) for large scale IT projects and programmes.Create related budget spend forecasts.Ensure the business case is valid and approved before project commencement.Raise any required budget release requests and support investment planning and management as required (e.g. planning round for investment).Identify internal and external project dependencies and prepare inclusive work breakdown structure (WBS).Turn the WBS into a schedule with the critical path identified. ..... full job details .....