Position
IT Project Manager
Salary
£62,000 DOE
Location
Sheffield/hybrid remote working, 2 days per week in-office
About the Role
ZOO Digital is currently seeking an IT Project Manager to join their award‑winning Research & Development team. The role involves successful planning, execution, and delivery of DevOps and IT projects across global teams, including resource allocation, alignment with business priorities, and delivery within timelines and budget.
Day to Day Responsibilities
- Own and be accountable for end-to-end delivery of DevOps and IT projects.
- Lead project planning, execution, monitoring, and closure activities.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and roadmaps.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.
- Manage infrastructure and IT projects, including office setups and global deployments.
- Ensure all project management tools and documentation are accurate and up to date.
- Allocate tasks effectively based on priorities, timelines, and team capacity.
- Monitor workload distribution to ensure optimal team utilization.
- Evaluate and challenge effort estimates to ensure realistic delivery timelines.
- Manage allocation of work to full-time, temporary, part-time, and seconded staff.
- Work closely with Software Engineering Project Management to align plans and dependencies.
- Conduct daily stand-ups and regular project meetings to ensure alignment.
- Communicate goals, timelines, risks, and priorities clearly to all stakeholders.
- Provide regular status updates and monthly management reports.
- Ensure key stakeholders are informed of progress, risks, and deviations.
- Identify, assess, and proactively manage project risks and issues.
- Implement corrective actions to address deviations from plan.
- Maintain visibility of risks and mitigation strategies across all projects.
- Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effective delivery.
- Track and report on project spend, forecasts, and variances.
- Optimize resource utilization to control costs without compromising quality.
- Work with finance and leadership to align project costs with business objectives.
- Evaluate vendor and third-party costs to ensure value for money.
- Promote and implement Agile and DevOps best practices.
- Define, document, and improve project management processes and standards.
- Continuously review tools, workflows, and practices to drive efficiency.
- Gather feedback from teams and stakeholders to improve delivery processes.
- Adapt quickly to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to enhance systems and processes.
- Establish and maintain best practices for project governance and delivery.
Requirements
- Strong project management expertise (Agile, Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid).
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
- Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project).
- Financial acumen with experience in budgeting and cost control.
- Ability to work across global teams and time zones.
- Leadership skills with the ability to motivate and challenge teams.
Benefits
- Flexi time
- Westfield Health
- Pension scheme
- 25 days holiday
- Free fruit and snacks
- Staff Socials
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