Contract

IT Engagement Manager

Ref: BBBH67034_1780661673

Shropshire

IT Engagement Manager

Whitehall Resources require an IT Engagement Manager to work with a key client on a 6 month initial contract.

*This role will ideally require 2 days per week on site in either Telford or Worthing.

*Inside IR35.

*Candidates are required to be eligible for SC clearance.

IT Engagement Manager
As a Project/Engagement Manager, you will lead the delivery of large, complex IT and technology projects and programmes for our public sector and other clients. You will be responsible for managing high-visibility deliveries across the full project lifecycle, from initiation to end-to-end delivery, ensuring successful outcomes in dynamic, multi-supplier and matrix environments.
You will provide strong leadership to multi-discipline and multi-supplier teams, foster a collaborative and high-performing culture, and engage with senior stakeholders to deliver value and drive continuous improvement.

Your role
* Lead the delivery of large and complex IT/technology projects and programmes across the full project lifecycle (end-to-end), ensuring delivery to agreed scope, quality, time, and budget.
* Provide strong leadership to multi-discipline and multi-supplier teams, motivating and guiding them to achieve high performance in matrix environments.
* Develop and maintain project/programme schedules, establish delivery rhythms, manage risks and dependencies, and proactively remove blockers.
* Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including senior stakeholders, ensuring alignment and successful delivery.
* Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency through agile delivery practices and lessons learned.
* Manage projects/programmes in line with budget(s), ensuring accurate forecasting, value delivery, and effective change control.
* Demonstrate commercial acumen, including developing commercial proposals and working with various contract types (e.g., Time & Materials, fixed price).
* Provide clear reporting and data to support communication with senior stakeholders and support decision-making.
* Ensure deliverables meet quality standards appropriate to their stage and are completed on time.
* Foster a productive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment that supports professional growth and innovation.

Your skills and experience
* Proven experience delivering IT/technology projects and programmes at a senior level, ideally within large and complex environments.
* Demonstrated ability to manage large and complex projects/programmes across the full project lifecycle and end-to-end delivery.
* Strong understanding of agile delivery practices, project/programme lifecycle management, and experience working in matrix and multi-supplier team environments.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including experience engaging with senior stakeholders.
* Demonstrated leadership in motivating and guiding multi-discipline and multi-supplier teams to achieve high performance.
* Experience managing projects/programmes in line with budget(s), ensuring accurate forecasting, value delivery, and effective change control.
* Demonstrate financial acumen, including P&L accountability and budget management.
* Proven ability to identify, assess, and proactively manage project and programme risks, implementing effective mitigation strategies and ensuring timely resolution of issues.
* Exceptional planning skills, with a proven ability to develop robust project and programme plans that align with organisational objectives and ensure successful delivery.

All of our opportunities require that applicants are eligible to work in the specified country/location, unless otherwise stated in the job description.

Whitehall Resources are an equal opportunities employer who value a diverse and inclusive working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.