Information Technology Project Manager

CompanyMurphy

LocationWigan, England, United Kingdom

Posted At3/12/2026

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IT project managers

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£58,200 (£29.85 per hour)

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Description

Murphy is recruiting for a Senior IT Project Manager to work with our ever growing team in Wigan - WA3 3JD.

Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and the USA, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, power and natural resources. So that our teams out on projects can run smoothly it is vital that we have robust support functions in place.

In this role you will manage a range of stimulating, challenging and rewarding projects, helping to ensure successful delivery against agreed scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards, whilst driving strong governance, proactive risk management, and high-quality stakeholder engagement. You will work closely with sponsors and staff from operational, business support and IT services, as well as with third party suppliers and vendors.

Reporting to the Head of IT Programme Management, and working closely with the IT Programme Management Office, you will be joining a growing team of enthusiastic project and programme management professionals, who are focussed on driving and implementing digital transformation and change.

The ideal candidate will come with energy, significant project management experience, highly developed organisational skills, a good understanding of programme management and a track record of successful project delivery.

A day in the life of a Murphy IT Project Manager

Lead end-to-end delivery of multiple IT projects. Manage the full lifecycle of digital, data and technology projects, ensuring successful delivery against scope, budget, timeline, and quality requirements. Ensuring alignment with business objectives, requirements, governance frameworks and the IT strategy.
Drive project scoping and definition, including business case development, requirements gathering, definition of deliverables, identification of benefits, and agreement of success metrics, in conjunction with business analysts, subject matter experts, sponsors and stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with agreed project standards in relation to governance, processes, frameworks and documentation, in accordance with, and overseen by the Project Management Office, and be an advocate for best practice.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans. Create and maintain project documentation including Project Initiation Document, plans, RAID logs, budgets, and change controls, ensuring full alignment with IT governance and Programme.

Management Office standards. Identify and manage risks and issues throughout the project lifecycle, implementing mitigations and escalating appropriately.

Oversee technology design and implementation. Collaborate with Solution Architecture, Infrastructure, Network, Cyber Security, and Applications teams to ensure solutions are properly designed, tested, and deployed in-line with IT standards and best practice. Ensure timely deployment of systems, networks, platforms, devices, and security technologies needed to support business operations and strategic initiatives.

Lead cross functional project teams. Provide direction, coordination, and guidance in both matrix and multidisciplinary environments. Provide direction to IT teams and oversee third party suppliers and vendors to ensure coordinated delivery and high-quality outcomes.

Develop trusted and robust relationships with project sponsors, subject matter experts, stakeholders and IT staff to ensure that project delivery success is maximised.

Manage vendor and supplier relationships. Serve as a key point of contact within the IT department, providing clear updates, managing expectations, and building effective working relationships across technical and non-technical teams.

Deliver clear and effective reporting. Reporting to sponsors, stakeholders, steering groups, and senior leadership through dashboards, status reports, and governance packs.

Management of change requests. Ensure that change requests are properly defined, documented, reviewed and signed-off by project sponsors and that the impact and consequence of any change request is understood.

Ensure effective handover of projects to operational support teams. Ensure that projects are handed over effectively and that all necessary training, support and materials are in place to effect smooth transition to business as usual.

Support the Head of IT Programme Management and the Programme Management Office in identifying interdependencies and issues that may adversely impact delivery of IT projects and work plans.

Still interested does thsi sound like you?

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent knowledge and experience, in a project management discipline.
Qualifications in recognised project management methodologies e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, APM, or equivalent professional qualification.
Recent experience working as a Senior Project Manager supporting the delivery of digital transformation.

Proven experience managing budgets, schedules, and stakeholders within formal Programme Management Office frameworks, including governance and assurance, risk and incident management, and benefit realisation.

Experience using MS Planner, using a PPM system such as the Wellingtone Accelerator+ application.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrable experience in document writing, reporting, presenting, facilitation, negotiation and influencing skills.

Skilled at assembling, building, enabling and managing project delivery teams that accept responsibility and who are accountable for their decisions and actions.

Works within deadlines, prioritises effectively and delivers at pace.

Excellent IT skills, able to use a wide range of software packages including, Microsoft Planner/Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, Visio and Devops.

Evidence of continuing professional development and appropriate professional registration.

Willing to travel to Murphy sites and offices as required to deliver projects and be part of the ongoing development of the IT Programme Management teams and wider IT department.

What’s in it for you?

27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
Above market rate contributory pension scheme
Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations
Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development
Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc

About Murphy

Murphy is formally recognised as a sector leading employer, Platinum Investors In People accredited along with reported operating profit up 57% on prior year. At Murphy, we are incredibly proud of our diverse workforce. Not only do our people represent over 60 different nationalities, but they also represent a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages. With a forward order book of £5.4bn and £23m Invested in environmentally friendly plant in 2024 there really is #MoretoMurphy

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please call Lorna Rhodes on 07801 960464 to discuss in more detail.

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