IT Project Manager

Join to apply for the IT Project Manager (9 month FTC), WEBRECRUIT role at Guardian Jobs. London (with occasional travel to UK sites). The Organisation Our client is a membership organisation that has earned workplace accreditations – We Invest in People Gold and We Invest in Wellbeing Silver, reflecting their commitment to employees. Job Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior Employment type: Contract (9‑month fixed term) Job function: Project Management and Information Technology Industry: Advertising Services The Role As the IT Project Manager, you will lead the successful delivery of IT projects and programmes that support organisational strategic goals. Managing multiple priorities simultaneously, you will guide cross‑functional project teams and use structured project methodologies to plan, track, and report on progress. You will take the lead on assigned IT‑led projects, create and maintain essential project documentation and templates, and facilitate project board meetings and reviews to keep delivery on course. Additionally, you will: Track time, budget, scope, and quality metrics for assigned projects Communicate project updates to stakeholders Maintain accurate and thorough project records and reporting Assist with benefit realisation activities after project completion About You To be considered, you will need: Experience of successfully delivering critical IT business projects Strong project delivery experience (including change management projects), with exposure to medium or large‑scale projects Experience in a commercial environment Experience in project planning, change control, and creating project reports Experience tracking budgets Proven experience of taking ownership of a RAID log for a project Proven experience in Waterfall and Agile development methodologies Experience developing or assisting in the creation of business cases or tender invitations The Benefits Salary of circa £52,000 per annum (pro rata) 26 days’ holiday per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata) Benefits, including stakeholder pension scheme, life assurance, and private health cover A range of other benefits This is a brilliant opportunity for a project manager experienced in delivering complex IT and change projects to join a highly respected organisation. You will have the chance to influence meaningful improvements, gain exposure to cross‑functional collaboration, and sharpen your project delivery expertise within an environment that genuinely invests in professional development and wellbeing. Working within this award‑winning organisation that puts people first, you will contribute to valuable projects that will enable our client to stay innovative, connected, and influential in a rapidly evolving sector. The closing date for this role is 9th January 2026. Please note that this recruitment is time sensitive, and interviews may be held on an ad hoc basis as suitable applicants apply. An immediate start is available for the right candidate. Other organisations may call this role Project Manager, Digital Project Manager, Project Delivery Manager or Project Development Manager. Webrecruit and our clients are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. So, if you want to lead meaningful IT change in an organisation that values your expertise as an IT Project Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. #J-18808-Ljbffr