IT Project Manager - Fixed Term Contract

About SumerSumer is one of the UK's leading mid-market accountancy and advisory groups, bringing together a network of high-quality regional firms. Through continued growth and acquisition, Sumer is building a modern, secure and scalable technology platform to support over 2,500 colleagues across multiple businesses and locations.Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead and deliver a portfolio of technology, infrastructure, cyber security and business transformation projects across the Sumer [link removed] successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects from initiation through to delivery, working closely with technical teams, third-party suppliers, business stakeholders and senior leadership. Projects will range from cloud migrations and cyber security initiatives to acquisitions, systems integrations and business application [link removed] is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and commercially aware project manager who enjoys working in a fast-paced, growing organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent IT projects across the Sumer Group.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets and resource allocations.
• Lead project governance activities including status reporting, RAID management and steering group updates.
• Coordinate internal technical teams, third-party suppliers and business stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget.
• Facilitate workshops, requirements gathering sessions and project planning meetings.
• Manage project risks, dependencies and issues through to resolution.
• Support technology integration activities relating to acquisitions and onboarding of new firms.
• Oversee infrastructure, cloud, cyber security and business application projects.
• Ensure appropriate change management and user adoption activities are completed.
• Produce project documentation including business cases, project charters, implementation plans and post-project reviews.
• Track project benefits and support successful handover into operational support teams.
• Contribute to the continual improvement of project management standards, templates and governance processes.

Key Project AreasThe role may involve delivering projects such as:

• Microsoft 365 and Azure initiatives.
• Cyber security programmes including MDR, SIEM, security awareness and vulnerability management.
• Email security and compliance platforms.
• Identity and access management projects.
• Infrastructure modernisation and cloud transformation.
• Business application deployments and integrations.
• Merger and acquisition technology onboarding activities.
• Network and connectivity improvements.
• End-user computing and workplace technology projects.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Essential

• Proven experience delivering IT projects within a medium or large organisation.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies including Agile, Waterfall and hybrid approaches.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience working with third-party suppliers and managed service providers.
• Strong planning, organisational and risk management skills.
• Experience producing executive-level reporting and presentations.
• Ability to translate technical concepts into business language.

Desirable

• Experience within professional services, accountancy, legal or financial services organisations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure and Entra ID.
• Experience delivering cyber security projects.
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions or business integrations.
• PRINCE2 Practitioner, AgilePM, PMP or equivalent certification.
• Familiarity with ITIL principles.

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