IT Project Manager

We are partnered with a well respected London Market insurance syndicate recruiting for an IT Project Manager. As the IT Project Manager, you will pro-actively project manage large-scale, strategic initiatives and/or multiple medium sized initiatives with competing deadlines in line with the Change Management Framework. You will be able to: Trouble-shoot and resolve complex challenges Combine strong project governance and assurance discipline with overall ability to deliver projects on time and within budget Support both the Portfolio Delivery Manager and Head of IT Delivery in evolving the Change Management Framework/delivery methodologies and championing their benefits across the business Key Responsibilities: Undertake all aspects of the planning process, maintaining and managing detailed plans throughout the project life cycle, taking account of dependencies and resource requirements Work with all stakeholders, contributors, vendors and suppliers (including IT) to ensure project deliverables are met to plan and budget Strong vendor engagement and management capability, building and maintaining relationships which represent the business positively Own the necessary project documentation, ensuring all project documents are complete, accurate, current and stored appropriately Develop the Business Case in consultation with the various stakeholders and suppliers Ensure that the Business Case is regularly reviewed and updated throughout the life cycle of the project, incorporating any subsequent Change Requests Extensive stakeholder engagement with peers and customers Maintain a holistic understanding of the portfolio, with an awareness of dependencies, pre-empting conflicts and prompting discussion in PM forums Bring an inquisitive mind-set, not afraid to ask questions and / or challenge accepted norms and championing continuous improvement Excellent visual presentation skills with the ability to dissect complex issues and articulate options/solutions to stakeholders ·upport stakeholders in making the recommended changes, including helping to resolve any issues. Where necessary, act as a 'translator' between IT & customer needs to ensure clarity of what is required Support stakeholders in the embedding, handover and closure of projects into business as usual To undertake any reasonable request made by the line manager