IT Project Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced IT professional to join our IT & Systems Department.

We are looking for a confident IT Project Manager to work with our DevOps team and newly formed Project Management Office to support the development, direction, and delivery of IT services covering college infrastructure, including on-premise, SaaS and cloud services across storage, network, firewalls, and management systems.

What you will be doing on a daily basis, working with stakeholders, executive c-suite and IT teams to deliver critical modern systems for the business. Provide IT Project management support for all Company Core strategic projects. Technical knowledge required: Cisco networking, Firewalls, Windows Server, SQL, Database Concepts, AD, Virtualisation, Microsoft 365 / Azure, IP telephony, Power Shell, SCCM and Intune.

The ideal candidate will hold Azure accreditation (AZ-900 or equivalent), Prince2 and ITIL certificated. Have a minimum of 5 years experience working in an enterprise environment as an IT Project Manager.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To support the delivery of critical large IT projects as part of the colleges project management office. You will be responsible for leading large projects to ensure the delivery of the business transformation strategy to modernise IT.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Define the scope, goals, deliverables and project plan with schedules for multiple projects.
  
  
• Estimate costs, manage budgets and correctly allocate resources.
  
  
• Proactively identify risks, solve technical or personnel issues, and implement contingency plans to ensure projects are successful.
  
  
• Act as the main point of contact, providing regular status updates, and aligning project goals with business objectives.
  
  
• Motivate, coach, directing and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver project deliverables.
  
  
• Utilize project management tooling to monitor progress and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
  
  
• Support service transition from project to production ensuring a support model with monitoring is in place for go live.
  
  
• Ensure projects are delivered to a high-standard meeting requirements, control processes and regular quality assessments.
  
  
• Manage and plan release schedules for deliverables as part of change control.
  
  
• Ensure to review any relevant legislation that could impact the project.
  
  
• Challenge the accepted way of working within WHC Group and encourage colleagues to think differently and innovatively.
  
  This is a full time, permanent position, based primarily at our Watford site with travel between our other sites as required (hybrid working pattern available).
  
  The closing date for applications is Friday 20th March 2026.
  
  You'll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so you'll be actively encouraged to upskill.
  
  You can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle-to-work scheme, free on-site parking, generous pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas, early finishes on a Friday and the opportunity to work from home.
  
  Connect2Employment is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Employment is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates