IT Project Manager

Synectics Solutions

  • Stoke-on-Trent
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Synectics is a leading B2B SaaS provider, delivering mission-critical software solutions to enterprise clients worldwide. Our IT environment is highly complex, encompassing both cloud-based and on-premise infrastructure, hundreds of databases, with stringent performance and security requirements.We work with cutting-edge technology, from machine learning to real-time risk scoring, and we’re looking for an IT Project Manager who thrives in a high-growth, agile environment to help us drive project management across multiple teams and stakeholders.What We Offer
  • Flexible Working: The autonomy to own your day.
  • Culture That Supports Growth: We’re proud of the collaborative and inclusive environment we’ve cultivated, where employees can thrive both professionally and personally.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: A suite of perks designed to make life easier both in and out of the workplace.
The RoleAs an IT Project Manager, you’ll be the central point of coordination across cross-functional teams. You will manage the planning, execution and delivery of key initiatives that support both client implementations and core product development.You’re tech-savvy, outcome-focused and passionate about building efficient systems that scale.What will you do?
  • Plan and oversee IT and software development projects from conception through delivery
  • Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors for flawless execution
  • Manage project scope, timelines, and risks
  • Identify and resolve project bottlenecks and blockers quickly
  • Manage and control budgets controlling expenditures to align with financial goals
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure alignment on deliverables
  • Track progress using tools like Jira and MS Project
  • Drive sprint planning, retrospectives and agile ceremonies where applicable
  • Communicate updates clearly to stakeholders, including executive-level reporting
  • Ensure documentation, compliance and quality standards are met
  • Ensure all projects adhere to best practices, integrating robust security measures and compliance with organisational and regulatory standards throughout the project lifecycle
  • Champion continuous improvement in project delivery methodologies
  • Creation of project reports tailored to target audiences providing an overview of project status, assessment of progress, upcoming key milestones and identification of potential issues and risk mitigations.
What will you need?
  • Proven experience in IT or software project management
  • Proven success managing SaaS or software development projects, ideally in B2B or security/fraud-tech environments
  • Strong understanding of Agile methodologies
  • Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Cloud/SaaS platforms
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Proficiency in project tools (e.g. MS Project, Jira)
  • PMP, Scrum Master or similar certification is a plus
  • Experience working with engineering and infosec teams a big advantage
We create bespoke solutions that enable private and public sector organisations to truly understand their customers, manage risk and prevent fraud. And we do it well – to date we’ve helped to save over £5 billion.From opportunistic to organised, fraud affects everyone. We as consumers pay the price of fraud in every financial or insurance product that we take out. The use of our products helps our clients avoid risk, which in turn benefits us as consumers. We’re not just an IT business, our products have real world impact.Join us and shape the future.

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