IT Project Manager at Save the Children

Role Purpose:

The purpose of the IT Project Manager is to run global IT related change projects, which are separated from our portfolio of business change projects. Typical areas that these projects focus on would be Information Security, End User Computer (EUC) upgrades, Networks and Cloud Services and Infrastructure.

Contract Duration: 2years

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of successful delivery of projects across multiple geographic locations
• Demonstrable experience and knowledge of programme and project practices and standards
• A proven ability to deliver projects on time / on budget, using project management processes and tools
• Proven experience of using and leading change management activities including change impact assessment, stakeholder management, managing resistance, building change capacity
• A proven ability to apply excellent analytical and problem solving skills, and to work collaboratively to deliver of effective solutions to project related issues
• Highly developed organisational awareness and ability to understand any sensitivities within a complex multi-stakeholder structure; and think creatively and strategically to overcome obstacles to cooperation and progress
• Strong team leadership abilities with the ability to motivate and mobilise individuals outside their reporting line
• Strong business requirements collection, and process/workflow analysis skills
• Excellent communication skills (written & oral English)
• Cultural awareness and experience of delivering solutions internationally
• Desirable:
• Experience of working with or running projects around IT hardware, InfoSec or Cloud
• Non-profit sector knowledge/experience
• Proficiency in a second core language of Save the Children (French, Spanish, Portuguese or Arabic) will be an added advantage