About the job
IT Project Manager - Fixed Term Contract
Reference number: JR254081
Location: Hybrid working - home and our office near London Bridge
Working pattern: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: 1 Year Fixed Term Contract
Number of roles: 1
Salary: £60,000 per annum
We are seeking a highly skilled IT Project Manager to join our dynamic team at Kaplan International.
In this pivotal role, you will take charge of planning, executing, and successfully delivering assigned IT projects in alignment with the objectives set by the project board, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget constraints, and project scope. This entails securing necessary resources and coordinating the efforts of team members along with third-party contractors or consultants to achieve project success. Your oversight will ensure that projects maintain a clear focus on their objectives while implementing quality control across Kaplan's systems and development lifecycles.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a robust blend of project management expertise, third-party vendor management, a solid technical grasp of data platforms, and exceptional stakeholder management abilities.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional IT Project Manager looking to enhance their skills and advance their career with a leader in the education sector.
What you will bring to the role:
Proven experience in delivering complex technology or data platform projects.
Background in managing projects related to data integration, analytics platforms, or enterprise data architecture.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including data engineers, architects, and business stakeholders.
Strong technical project management skills, particularly in data fabric projects.
A demonstrated history of successful enterprise-scale project delivery.
Ability to swiftly absorb and evaluate complex information.
Proficiency in influencing, negotiating, and persuading stakeholders at various organizational levels.
Capability to operate within project guidelines while adhering to tight timelines.
