The Role: IT Project Manager Oxfordshire UK Hybrid role 3 to 4 days a week onsite required so you must be living in the area or willing to relocate with 1 to 2 months maximum Permanent or Contractor (Inside IR35 only)opportunity Role Brief: As an IT Project Manager you will be responsible for overseeing a diverse project portfolio that spans several business locations.
You will be the key liaison between technical teams business units and stakeholders ensuring each project aligns with organizational goals is delivered on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities: Project Portfolio Management Manage multiple projects concurrently ensuring efficient resource allocation prioritization and risk management across locations.
Provide comprehensive project updates including KPIs timeline adherence and budget utilization to stakeholders and senior leadership.
IT and Technical Oversight Oversee IT application upgrades ensuring version control testing and troubleshooting processes meet quality standards.
Lead AI Proof of Concept (PoC) projects coordinating with data science teams to set objectives allocate resources and meet timelines.
Plan and manage new IT hardware configurations including logistics for deployment and installation working with onsite teams as needed.
MultiSite and Remote Project Coordination Collaborate with teams and stakeholders across various business locations using remote tools to ensure alignment and progress.
Coordinate site visits when necessary and provide support across different time zones and regions.
Stakeholder Communication and Change Management Engage with stakeholders at all levels facilitating clear communication and setting expectations on project timelines and deliverables.
Develop and execute change management plans including training and support for endusers affected by application upgrades and new hardware installations.
Project Methodology and Tools Utilize project management methodologies (Agile Waterfall or Hybrid) suited to the needs of each project.
Experience using project management tools such as Microsoft Project JIRA or Asana to track progress allocate tasks and monitor deliverables.
Budgeting and Financial Oversight Prepare and manage project budgets ensuring financial controls are in place to prevent cost overruns.
Work with vendors for procurement contract negotiations and management of service agreements related to hardware and software solutions.
Team Leadership and Development Foster an environment of teamwork and motivation driving performance and accountability within project resource teams.
Encourage open communication and provide mentorship to junior team members fostering growth and development within the project team.
Skills Brief: Demonstrated experience in one or more areas of IT applications or hardware technology.
Example Microsoft AWS Oracle etc Proven experience in managing multisite projects.
Good understanding of project management methodologies (Agile Waterfall Hybrid) and tools such as Microsoft Project JIRA or Asana.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills to engage with stakeholders across levels and regions.
Financial acumen for budget management and resource allocation.
Person Brief: This role requires an individual with strong technical knowledge especially in IT infrastructure manufacturing application management and emerging technologies like AI coupled with proven project management and communication skills.
The following are essential requirements: Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science Project Management or a related field.
Life sciences pharmaceutical or medical devices manufacturing environment experience is absolutely essential and only candidates with this experience will be considered.
5 years of project management experience with a focus on IT application upgrades infrastructure deployments or PoC projects preferably in multilocation settings.
Willingness to travel as needed to support multilocation project requirements.
Ability to work across time zones and manage teams remotely.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with a proactive approach to overcoming project challenges.
Opportunity Brief: This is an excellent opportunity to work with clients who are global leaders in their field helping to develop and improve upon industry leading technology solutions.
SL Controls offers a supportive environment committed to employee development and wellness along with a competitive and rounded compensation package which rewards high performers.
Company Brief: SL Controls are experts in the area of Equipment System Integration and System Support.
We specialise in assisting our customers including many of the worlds top multinational companies in the medical device and pharmaceutical sectors achieve their Six Sigma and OEE targets.
Over the past 20 years we have grown our business from a Sligo based enterprise into an international business with additional offices in Galway Limerick Leinster and Florida USA.
We pride ourselves on our expertise in industrial IT integration and regulatory compliance in support of global end users OEMs and Technology providers.
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