IT Project Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:

IT Project Manager

The Programme and Project Partners (PPP) model was mobilised in 2019 with the purpose of transforming major project delivery at the Sellafield nuclear site.

The partnership brings together KBR, Jacobs, Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, Altrad Babcock and Sellafield Ltd to deliver a 20-year pipeline of major infrastructure projects to support the decommissioning of Sellafield and to create a clean and safe environment for future .

In delivering its pipeline of large-scale infrastructure projects, PPP is creating opportunities for its people, supply chain, economy and communities.

KBR’s rapidly growing nuclear team of teams is working at the forefront of the UK’s nuclear space on some of the most exciting new-build, defence and decommissioning programmes.

KBR was recently named a “Great Place to Work-Certified” company in 2023, an honour that underscores the company’s commitment to being a UK employer of choice for people who want to do work that matters.

Project:     PPP ICT/IM

Job Title:  IT Administrator

Reports to:  PPP ICT Programme Manager

Location: Hinton House, Birchwood Park Avenue, Risley, Warrington, Cheshire WA3 6GR United Kingdom with regular travel to Cumbria (2 or 3 times per month) including probable overnight stays.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Qualifications:

Essential: 

• Agile Project Manager Qualification and/or Prince 2 Qualification

Desirable: 

• ITIL Foundation and Practitioner

Experience and Skills:

Essential:

• Experience delivering software and IT focused projects (especially SAAS technologies).
• Ability to lead teams on site
• Delivery focused with an understanding of meeting customers’ expectations
• Ability to manage stakeholders
• Experience managing Microsoft Azure hosting projects

Desirable:

• Experience (at a support level) of developing and implementing IT strategy and plans
• Strong knowledge of supporting Technical helpdesk and IT operations best practices focussing on ITIL principles.
• Experience of working with different third parties to manage incidents.
• Working knowledge of systems and networking software, hardware, and networking protocols Working knowledge of Cloud based working, or equivalent

Core Responsibilities and Duties

General:

The role is to project manage delivery of IT/IM projects by a range of third party contractors in support of the Sellafield Project and Programme Partner (PPP) engagement.

The IT projects to be delivered are summarised within the Collaborative Management Plan (CMP) which addresses the Strategy & Governance, Platform Services & Environment, Software Systems and IT Resource Services required to deliver the PPP Project and to create an integrated IT environment with Sellafield (the Employer), the PPP Partnership and the PPP Project supply chain.

The programme currently covers:

• End user devices
• Collaboration, email and calendar
• System hosting and Management and Administration (IDAM)
• Discipline/department specific systems deployments
• IT security across the PPP Project
• Continuous improvement of the IT systems and tools across the PPP Project
• Compatibility and interface with the Employer's systems as required

Specific: 

The IT Project Manager will be responsible for the end to end delivery of one or more defined IT/IM projects typically using teams comprising third party systems integrators or the Employers capability.

It is expected that this role will interact with the other teams to understand the dependencies, and to deliver a technical product to the Business with supporting configuration, training and support. 

This role will report to the IT Programme Manager.

The Project Manager will:

• Work with all parties to develop implementation plan(s) that incorporate all stages of the delivery lifecycle from requirements gathering to transition into service and beneficial use
• Ensure the business requirements are clearly documented and agreed by business stakeholders
• Ensure the business requirements are communicated to the technical solution provider and that they agree their solution will fulfil the needs
• Ensure all parties are aware of any potential change in project scope, cost, quality and schedule at the earliest opportunity and manage any resultant change via an agreed process 
• Maintain project risk, opportunity, issues and risk registers
• Manage and report project costs, schedules and progress performance
• Produce twice monthly project Highlight Report
• Liaise with corporate security to ensure project delivery and the resultant project deliverables comply with information management and security policy, process and procedures
• Ensure any transition into service and service take on processes are completed.
• Liaise with other IT Project Managers to ensure other related projects are aligned with timeframes and user requirements

Due to the nature of our work and security requirements, KBR does not offer sponsorship.  We can only consider applicants with the right to live and work in the United Kingdom

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of , , , , expression, , or belief, , socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic.  If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. 

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