IT Project Manager


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£45,000 to £50,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Preston, PR1 2HE
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Nov 2026
Closing date:	17 Nov 2026

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Summary

Your new company

A leading organisation in the Public Sector based out of Preston.

Your new role

The IT Project Manager will lead the end-to-end delivery of complex technology projects, ensuring scope, timescales, budgets, and business outcomes are achieved.

Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex IT and technology projects, from initiation through to implementation and closure.

Manage project plans, budgets, resources, risks, issues and dependencies, ensuring delivery remains on track.

Work closely with senior stakeholders, technical teams and business areas to define requirements and achieve agreed outcomes.

Lead and coordinate multiple project teams, providing clear direction and maintaining effective project governance and reporting.

Support the successful delivery of technology-led organisational change, using Agile and Waterfall approaches as appropriate.

What you'll need to succeed

They are seeking someone with delivery experience across a range of technology projects, who can work effectively across technical, business and senior stakeholder groups.

Proven experience delivering complex IT and technology projects from initiation through to successful implementation.

Strong knowledge of Agile and Waterfall project delivery methodologies, with the ability to adapt approaches to different projects.

Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills, including working with senior stakeholders.

Demonstrable experience managing project budgets, resources, risks, governance and competing priorities within complex environments.

PRINCE2, Agile or MSP qualifications and experience within Public Sector would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return

You can expect a salary in the region of £45,000 to £50,000 (DoE), along with a generous pension scheme, 30+ days annual leave (plus bank holidays), hybrid working and a range of flexible benefits.

*Please only apply if you live within a commutable distance to Preston as this role requires an onsite presence of up to 2 to 3 days a week.

What you need to do now

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