IT Project Manager - Magenta Living

IT Project Manager

Magenta Living

Following an increase in strategic activity, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for an IT Project Manager on a 2 year fixed term basis to join our busy Information Technology team.

This role is a fixed term contract for 2 years working on a 37 hours per week basis. Also, it is either home based or located in our modern head office in Birkenhead, Wirral. The office is easily accesible from most transport links with just a short walk from Hamilton Square train station and local bus routes. Free parking is provided to staff either on site or nearby. 

Based in our modern head office in Birkenhead, Wirral. The office is easily accessible from most transport links with just a short walk from Hamilton Square train station and local bus routes. Free parking is provided to staff either on site or nearby.

The IT team within Magenta Living has several large-scale strategic projects agreed which include moving applications from on-premise to Cloud, implementing data dashboards / data warehouse functionality and implementing online tenant self-service solutions.  We are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to join our team at this exciting time.

The role of IT Project Manager reports directly to the Head of IT Project Delivery and has responsibility for managing the delivery of approved IT Projects and workstreams in strategic and functional areas.

Details of the skills, knowledge and experience required:

• Experience of managing projects using management techniques such as Prince 2, Agile or similar
• Experience of developing project plans to manage multiple workstreams, stakeholders and budgets
• Proven track record in delivering and supporting complex, inter dependant IT project implementations.
• Experience and knowledge of working effectively within an IT team environment, including infrastructure, networking, and development resources

You will be someone with a positive and enthusiastic personality with a strong focus on delivery within targets of timeline, cost, and quality.  The ability to plan, organise and prioritise work is essential.  You should be able to work with colleagues of all levels, both internal and external. Good verbal and written communication skills are a must to help you positively contribute to the role and team you work in. You will be proficient in all Microsoft Office packages and should have experience of Microsoft 365 utilities.

Training and development:

A full induction will be given to help you settle into your new role with an opportunity to meet new colleagues and find out more about Magenta Living.

The Next Steps:

To find out more about the role and for an informal chat please contact Laura Vost, Head of IT Project Delivery on 07976 270170.

You can view the job description and apply for the role by logging into our recruitment portal at: www.magentaliving.org.uk/jobs

Job Reference: 000483

Closing Date: 06/08/2021

Salary: £44,113

Department: ICT

Status: Fixed Term

Hours Per week: 37

Interview date(s):      TBC

To find out more about working for Magenta Living such as our values and fantastic employee benefits package, click here

Key Benefits

• 25 days annual leave entitlement
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Pension Scheme
• Talent Management Programmes and e-learning access
• Wellbeing and Employee Engagement initiatives
• A subsidised on-site gym
• Free parking is provided to staff either on site or nearby

Our Values: Adaptability, Accountability, Ambition

Magenta Living are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Applications from all suitably qualified individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We offer a range of family friendly policies and flexible working arrangements to support employees from different backgrounds.

We will positively encourage applications from candidates with protected characteristics which are under-represented in specific roles in accordance with Section 158 of the Equality Act 2010.