IT Project Manager - Fixed Term Contract

Sumer is one of the UK's leading mid-market accountancy and advisory groups, and they are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead and deliver a portfolio of technology and business transformation projects. The successful candidate will manage projects from initiation to delivery, collaborating with technical teams and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple concurrent IT projects across the Sumer Group
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets and resource allocations
• Lead project governance activities including status reporting, RAID management and steering group updates
• Coordinate internal technical teams, third-party suppliers and business stakeholders
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget
• Facilitate workshops, requirements gathering sessions and project planning meetings
• Manage project risks, dependencies and issues through to resolution
• Support technology integration activities relating to acquisitions and onboarding of new firms
• Oversee infrastructure, cloud, cyber security and business application projects
• Ensure appropriate change management and user adoption activities are completed
• Produce project documentation including business cases, project charters, implementation plans and post-project reviews
• Track project benefits and support successful handover into operational support teams
• Contribute to the continual improvement of project management standards, templates and governance processes

Requirements:

• Proven experience delivering IT projects within a medium or large organisation
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies including Agile, Waterfall and hybrid approaches
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience working with third-party suppliers and managed service providers
• Strong planning, organisational and risk management skills
• Experience producing executive-level reporting and presentations
• Ability to translate technical concepts into business language
• Experience within professional services, accountancy, legal or financial services organisations
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure and Entra ID
• Experience delivering cyber security projects
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions or business integrations
• PRINCE2 Practitioner, AgilePM, PMP or equivalent certification
• Familiarity with ITIL principles