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Job Description Our Client is Global Leader in the pharmaceutical World. They are looking to recruit an IT Project Manager with at least 10 years proven expertise as a Project Manager. The Project Manager is responsible for a set of projects (investments including the systems and organization change management within the business community). The Client has many projects underway. This role is for the management of projects with significant IT infrastructure and systems work content. Responsibilities: • Work with Systems Analysts and Business Process Champions to clarify project objectives and constraints. • Estimate resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner • Work closely with project sponsor, Business Process Champions, and cross-functional teams to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and detailed schedule for proposed projects. • Implement and manage changes and interventions to ensure project goals are achieved. • Work with other managers to identify and manage risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the organization. • Take responsibility for setting the agenda, driving issues forward and quickly identify the root cause of any problem. • Perform team-based project planning, implementation, and reporting using informal/formal program/project and risk management tools and techniques to mitigate cost, schedule, and technical impacts to the organization. • Lead the review/assessment of proposed projects and investments to establish executable and achievable plans within the proposed schedule, budget, and customer proposal requirements. • Actively manage a critical path which allows for a line of sight into risk/issues before they have project/program impact • During project execution, confirm internal team consensus that the organization is positioned for success; resolve conflicts among the team. • Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about project status, risks, mitigations, dependencies, adjustments, and progress. • Manage work with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables • Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution • Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed • Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, or a related field • At least 8 years of IT project management and related experience • Excellent knowledge of information technology aspects, specifically with IT infrastructure environments and business systems implementations • Strong track of managing IT projects in a global environment that involve mergers & acquisitions, ERP systems, networking, voice, compliance, IT security, software development, and working with vendors • Proven ability to work with IT teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors • Proven ability to solve problems creatively • Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices • Experience managing projects through standard project lifecycle methodologies (waterfall and hybrid) • Excellent analytical skills • Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful • Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline • Excellent planning and organization ability with time management skills • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities with management and leadership qualities Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behaviors: • Excellent English oral and written communication skills. • Motivated and curious, willing to ask questions, research issues and take on challenging projects/assignments; creative, brings innovative ideas to the table, exhibits self-confidence. • Has strong achievement motivation and tenacity. • Possesses ability to organize and follow-through on multiple tasks. Recognizes and attends to vital details with accuracy and efficiency. Effectively prioritizes work of staff members. Works to complete goals, tasks, and plans. • Anticipates potential problems and analyzes alternative solutions. • Develops/maintains effective working relationships by listening attentively to others. • Communicates ideas clearly (written & verbal) while relating to people in an open/ sincere manner and participating effectively in meetings. • This individual will also assist in finding solutions as well as identifying problems; communicates appropriately with team members and project stakeholders. Able to manage other individuals and maintain calm and reliable demeanor in the face of challenges. • The project manager will adapt readily to change, work effectively in stressful situations, need limited guidance and direction and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. • Diagnoses problems efficiently, gathers sufficient input before making decisions or plans, makes timely decisions, quickly determines sources of problems, identifies information needed to solve problems and analyzes and communicates issues with effective alternative solutions to team. • Sensitive & responsive to internal customer needs, maintains a positive attitude, willing to listen to customer problems and seeks solutions and stays in tune with changing needs of customers. The Client is based in Trumbull CT USA The salary for this role will be circa $100K - $120K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Job title: IT Project ManagerLocation: London / RemoteSalary: Up to £70,000 depending on experience.Main Duties:Planning and designing IT programmes and projects, and proactively monitoring its progressDelivering IT projects within the agreed governance structure, timescales, scope and budgetTracking, prioritising and resolving issues and managing risks throughout the delivery processBudget and resource forecasting and management for each projectDefining the governance structure for each projectManaging Third Party deliverables and relationships in line with contractual obligationsProviding effective and timely reports to ensure stakeholders are kept up-to-date at all stages throughout the project lifecycleLead a small team of project managers, business analysts and business product owners to ensure successful delivery of projectsLead on specific areas contributing to the development of the Change Function within the Change Management TeamKey skills:Significant experience of delivering progressive information technology change.Understanding what good design, development and testing looks like to enable robust discussions with technology resources and suppliers on the project.Strong change management and leadership skills, and the ability to apply them to implement new systems and redesign work.Experience of running senior stakeholder meetings e.g. Steering groups as well as workshops to facilitate an agreed decision/outcome.Experience of commercial negotiations with suppliers to input into contracts for project delivery.Experience of working in a complex corporate culture or rapidly growing business.A background in financial services is desirable.

REQUIRED: IT PROJECT MANAGERLOCATION: HYBRID, 2 DAYS ONSITE IN GLASGOWDURATION: 12 MONTH INITIAL CONTRACTIR35 STATUS: INSIDE The IT Project Manager will lead the integration and decommissioning of legacy trading systems, managing the transition to modern vendor technologies. This role requires a deep understanding of change management, governance, risk controls, and legacy system transformation. The IT Project Manager will ensure that project management processes are aligned with the organization's strategic objectives and control frameworks. The successful candidate will also be responsible for delivering a robust data rerun tool infrastructure and ensuring the smooth integration of legacy systems into new surveillance capabilities.Key Responsibilities:1. Trading Hub Integration & Decommissioning:o Lead the decommissioning of the legacy in-house built Trading Hub system and oversee the transition to a modern vendor technology platform.o Manage project governance, ensure alignment with change management protocols, and address feedback on project artefacts, testing, deployment, and periodic reviews.2. Legacy System Controls & Transformation:o Oversee the rewriting and decommissioning of legacy controls for scenarios involving Trading Hub and other in-house systems like BABS.o Develop a Python framework for converting RBS Java-based systems for scenarios outside the Trading Hub, transitioning all remaining legacy RBS components to new surveillance capabilities.3. Data Rerun Tool Infrastructure:o Build and implement a data rerun tool infrastructure, supporting a calibration environment (Calib Env) to handle data re-runs and reconciliation.4. Project Management & Governance:o Lead project management activities, including budgeting, stakeholder management, and risk assessments, ensuring alignment with organizational governance standards.o Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring project milestones, timelines, and deliverables are met.5. Change Management:o Ensure change and transformation processes are executed efficiently, addressing governance feedback and ensuring that controls are robust.o Lead training and knowledge transfer for teams transitioning to new systems and processes.6. Stakeholder Management:o Engage with key stakeholders across business and technology teams to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.o Provide clear communication and documentation throughout the project lifecycle to ensure transparency and successful delivery.Key Skills & Competencies:* Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders across various departments.* Risk Assessments & Governance: Experience in risk management, ensuring projects align with governance standards and controls.* Strategic Thinking: Ability to align projects with broader business objectives, balancing long-term strategy with immediate project goals.* Change Management: Skilled in driving transformation projects, handling feedback, and refining project artefacts, testing, and deployments.* Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of legacy systems (RBS Java), new vendor technologies, and developing Python frameworks.* Data Tool Development: Experience in building infrastructure and tools to support data rerun and calibration environments.* Written Communication: Excellent documentation skills to provide clear governance reports, project updates, and training materials.Qualifications:* Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.* Minimum of 5 years' experience in IT project management, ideally within a trading or financial services environment.* Demonstrated experience in legacy system decommissioning, vendor integration, and governance.* Strong technical knowledge of Python, Java, and legacy system controls.LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.

Job Title: IT Project Manager Location: Chelmsford Salary: £44,263 - £54,395 per year Job type: Full Time, Permanent / Fixed term (18 months) This role can be based in either our Chelmsford or Cambridge campus. Closing Date: Monday 7th October 2024. About ARU: ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). ARU's research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK's Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK's leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK. The Role: This is an exciting opportunity to shape and lead projects that deliver IT based solutions for our students and staff. You will be practical and committed to take a hands-on approach where needed. With a Degree and/or equivalent professional current project management certification e.g. Agile, PRINCE2, APMG, PMP you will have a sound knowledge of IT and emerging technologies, strong interpersonal and leadership skills, and experience working in large organisations managing change. You will also have previous experience in managing and delivering complex technical ideas to both a technical and non-technical audience, and experience delivering projects using both Agile and Waterfall project management approaches, tailoring as needed. ARU are looking for two Project Managers (one permanent and another fixed term for eighteen months) with experience of implementing IT Business Systems solutions and/or IT Infrastructure for building projects. Please note it is anticipated that interviews will be held in late October/early November. Benefits: We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details. Extra Information: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff to share this commitment. We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Please click on the APPLY button where you will be redirected to our website where you can find out more about this opportunity. Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Project Manager, IT Project Manager, Project Coordinator, IT Project Coordinator, IT Project Controller, Technical Project Manager, IT Manager, IT Business Project Manager, Technology Project Manager, Technical Project Manager, Software Project Manager will also be considered for this role.