IT Project Manager

November 3, 2026

Senior

Wembley, United Kingdom

Description

IT Project Manager / Delivery Manager role leading planning, execution and delivery of technology projects for a UK plant equipment provider. Covers depot systems, telematics and fleet-management platforms, machine control and GPS technology, plus core business systems. Acts as the bridge between business stakeholders, technical teams and vendors to deliver projects on time, within budget and to a high standard of quality.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end delivery of IT projects, from scoping and planning through execution, go-live, and post-launch review — including projects spanning the Head Office and depot network
Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations
Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders across IT, Digital Construction, Operations, and depot teams
Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, infrastructure, security, digital construction/machine control, QA, business analysts) to ensure alignment
Support delivery of telematics, fleet-management, and machine control/GPS system projects alongside the Digital Construction team
Identify, track, and mitigate project risks and issues, escalating proactively when needed
Manage vendor and third-party relationships, including contracts, SOWs, and SLAs where relevant
Run regular status meetings, steering committees, and stakeholder updates with clear, concise reporting to depots and Head Office alike
Maintain project documentation: charters, RAID logs, status reports, change requests, and post-implementation reviews
Apply appropriate delivery methodology (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid) based on project needs
Manage change control and ensure scope changes are properly assessed and approved
Support budget tracking and forecasting, flagging variances early
Champion continuous improvement of delivery processes, tools, and templates across the IT function

Requirements

2-3 years of experience managing IT/technology projects (infrastructure, software implementation, systems integration, or similar)
Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies
Proven track record delivering projects on time and within budget
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including with senior leadership
Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project, Smartsheet, Monday.com)
Solid grasp of IT concepts — enough to engage credibly with engineers and architects without needing to be hands-on technical
Strong risk management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
PMP, PRINCE2, or Scrum Master (CSM/PSM) certification
Experience managing vendor/outsourced delivery teams
Background in construction, plant/equipment hire, logistics, or another multi-site operational business