Information Technology Project Manager

Bridgwater Source: WhatJobs

£65,000–£72,000

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IT Project Manager

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset – Hybrid / 90% Remote

Salary: £65,000 – £72,000 + £5K Car Allowance + Bonus (up to 10%)

Security Clearance: You must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years with settled or pre-settled status and be eligible for BPSS or higher security clearance.

Key Requirements

We are seeking a delivery-focused IT Project Manager with 5–8 years of experience managing technical and infrastructure projects in medium-to-large organisations.

Candidates must meet the following essential criteria:

Degree-level education in IT or a related field, or equivalent experience
Project management certifications such as PRINCE2 Practitioner , APMP , or Scrum Master
Proven ability to deliver complex IT change programmes (infrastructure/cloud preferred)
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure) , Microsoft 365 , and database systems
Experience using project tracking tools such as Azure DevOps or JIRA
Excellent communication, planning, and stakeholder engagement skills
Strong commercial acumen and ability to work with cross-functional teams
Eligible and willing to undergo BPSS security clearance

Role & Responsibilities

This position forms part of a national programme driving the UK’s green energy transformation. As a Project Manager, you will report to the Project Delivery Manager and be responsible for managing key IT projects that support digital transformation across the programme.

Key responsibilities include:

Coordinating multiple workstreams to optimise delivery
Managing all aspects of project lifecycle: scope, timelines, risk, cost, quality
Working across technical and business teams to define and execute delivery plans
Implementing and maintaining robust project governance and reporting
Producing key documentation including project plans, status updates, and assurance artefacts
Tracking and managing project budgets, risks, issues, and dependencies
Communicating regularly with stakeholders, sponsors, and steering groups
Supporting finance teams with accurate reporting and cost tracking
Ensuring projects deliver clear business value on time and to budget
Robust project planning, tracking, and governance frameworks
Accurate and timely stakeholder reporting
Effective risk and issue management
Successful delivery of project goals in line with organisational strategy
Assurance documentation that meets internal and external standards

Working Pattern & Travel

Role is 90% remote , with site visits to Somerset typically 2 days per month
Travel and overnight accommodation support available if residing 1.5+ hours from site

Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to join a nationally significant green energy infrastructure programme , contributing to the UK’s journey towards net-zero carbon emissions . You'll be part of a forward-thinking team delivering high-impact digital transformation in a flexible and supportive environment.