Job Purpose/Summary:
The IT Project Manager will be responsible for delivering a small number of Information Systems Projects under the guidance of the Digital Projects Manager.
They will be part of the newly formed Project Management Office working alongside other Project Manager/s and Digital Business Analyst/s to deliver new Information systems or reviewing existing Information Systems and Processes.
Their key responsibilities will be
1. Project Planning and Coordination
2. Business Case Development
3. User Requirements
4. Project Administration
5. Stakeholder Communication
6. Risk and Issue Management
7. Budget and Resource Tracking
8. Reporting and Governance
Please note, we can only accept applications with a covering letter accompanying the CV. Your cover letter must detail how you specifically meet the 8 requirements outlined in the job description. You can enter this cover letter in the cover letter box when completing your online application. Applications will not be shortlisted if the cover letter detailing the above is not completed.
Key Accountabilities:
Project Planning & Coordination
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Develop project plans, timelines, and milestones.
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Maintain project schedules and track progress against deadlines.
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Coordinate project activities across IT teams, suppliers, and business stakeholders.
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Arrange and facilitate project meetings.
Business Case Development
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Define the business case for IT investment including cost savings, efficiency gains,
improved reporting, and risk reduction in association with the Project Sponsor and
Digital projects Manager.
User Requirements
- Manage Business Analyst/Process Analyst activities by identifying stakeholders,
- planning requirements approach and coordinating the engaging of users.
- Coordinate these activities into a User Requirements Documents.
Project Administration
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Maintain project documentation, logs, and records.
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Produce meeting minutes and track actions.
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Update project plans, RAID logs (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies), and
- status reports.
Stakeholder Communication
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Provide regular updates to project sponsors and stakeholders.
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Act as a point of contact between technical teams and business users.
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Escalate issues and risks to the Digital Project Manager when required.
Risk & Issue Management
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Identify project risks and issues.
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Maintain risk and issue registers.
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Monitor mitigation actions.
Budget & Resource Tracking
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Assist with monitoring project costs.
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Track resource utilisation.
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Support procurement activities and supplier engagement.
Reporting & Governance
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Prepare project status reports.
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Track KPIs and project metrics.
About The Role
Requirements of the Role:
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You will be required to participate in the company appraisal and staff review process
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To adhere to and model the company values, behaviours and competencies at all times
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To carry out all duties of the post in accordance with Praxis expectations, regulations
- and policies
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To carry out additional duties of the role and all other required duties as and when
- necessary
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To work the necessary hours to fit the needs of the service
The above-mentioned duties are not exhaustive and the post holder will be required to carry
out other duties as and when necessary. It should be noted that stated duties or location
associated with the post may change to meet the future needs of the organisation.
Experience & Qualifications:
Primary Degree in IT, Project Management or Business-related subject
and
2+ years’ experience in a Project Management role involved in the implementation of IT Systems.
OR
HND/BTEC level in IT, Project Management or Business-related subject
and
3+ years’ experience in a Project Management role involved in the implementation of IT Systems.
OR
5+ years’ experience in a Project Management role involved in the implementation of IT Systems.
Outline how you meet one of the above three essential education/experience criteria
AND then demonstrate how you meet each one of the following 8 essential skills criteria in no more than 200 hundreds words each indicating which employer you undertook the role, for how long, what were the project/s and what was your role on those projects
1. Project Planning & Coordination
2. Business Case Development
3. User Requirements
4. Project Administration
5. Stakeholder Communication
6. Risk & Issue Management
7. Budget & Resource Tracking
8. Reporting & Governance.
Skills and Competencies:
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Full valid driving license and access to own vehicle (If a disability precludes an individual from holding a driver’s license, it should be stated how they can meet the mobility requirement of the post)
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Excellent planning and organisational skills, using all tools necessary to ensure the smooth running of Projects
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Ability to lead complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and cross-functional collaboration.
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Strong analytical and problemsolving ability.
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Ability to influence senior stakeholders and support organisational change.
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Team leadership including mentoring digital/IT team
Required Criteria
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Primary Degree in IT, Project Management or Business-related subject
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2+ years’ experience in a Project Management role involved in the implementation of IT Systems OR HND/BTEC level in IT, Project Management or Business-related subject
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3+ years’ experience in a Project Management role involved in the implementation of IT Systems OR 5+ years’ experience in a Project Management role involved in the implementation of IT Systems.
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Full valid driving license and access to own vehicle
Desired Criteria
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Background within the charity, housing, or social care sectors.
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Experience of implementing: Workforce management systems, Care management systems, Housing / property system
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Relevant IT or Project Management Qualifications
Skills Needed
Project Management, Budgeting and Forecasting, Communication
About The Company
Praxis Care provides a wide variety of services to vulnerable adults and children, supporting individuals with mental ill health, learning disabilities, autism and dementia. Our staff teams are essential to ensuring the provision of these services.
As a new member to the team, you can expect to be trained and supported in a structured fashion to achieve the high standards expected by the people we support and mandated by our regulators.
Company Culture
Our core values include compassion, integrity, teamwork, innovation and resilience. We also ensure that kindness and respect is integral to every role within Praxis Care and these values are fundamental to the provision of care we deliver to the people we support.
If you are interested in a role that is rewarding, varied and positively impacts the lives of those we support, then we want to hear from you.
Praxis Care: Company Limited By Guarantee | Registered Office 25-31 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7AA| Registered in Northern Ireland (NI017623) | Registered with the Charity Commission Northern Ireland (NIC103672) | Registered in Ireland (908491) | Registered Office: Unit 18, Ardee Business Park, Hale Street, Ardee, Co Louth, A92 XH76 | Registered with Charities Regulatory Authority (20100919) | Registered as a Charity in the Isle of Man (0826)
Company Benefits
Why Join Praxis Care?
Great Work Environment: Compassionate, supportive, and inclusive team culture.
CARE for Your Physical & Mental Health: Access to occupational sick pay, a confidential counselling service, and employer-funded healthcare schemes.
Financial Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, and refer-a-friend bonuses.
Career Development: Continuous professional development with opportunities to gain recognized qualifications, such as QCF3/5, and clear career progression pathways.
Work-Life Balance: Paid annual leave which increases with length of service, and flexibility in working hours.
Other Perks: PPE provided, long service awards, savings via the Cycle to Work scheme, and coming soon, early access to earned wages through salary advance software.
Want to learn more about what benefits Praxis Care has to offer?
Click the link below for full access to our employee benefits brochure and see what makes this opportunity even more rewarding:
Benefits-brochure_v2.pdf
Vacation, Paid time off, Paid sick days, Retirement plan and/or pension, Flexible schedule, Employee discounts, Sabbatical leave, Cycle to work, Referral bonus, Competitive salary, Long service recognition, Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Blue Light Card, Social Opportunities, Employee of the Month, Employee Recognition Scheme, Culture of recognition, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Long service awards, Service recognition increases to annual leave, Staff celebration events
Salary
£36,112.80 - £47,493.38 per year
