Overview
We are looking for a hands-on IT Application Project Manager to support a UK and European team on a fractional contract basis. This delivery-focused role is suited for an experienced professional with around 5+ years in application delivery within manufacturing or IT support environments. The successful candidate will oversee application enhancement projects, system rollouts, and change initiatives, collaborating effectively across multicultural teams while ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
Responsibilities
- Support the planning, coordination, and delivery of new application rollouts and system enhancements.
- Manage defined workstreams or end-to-end application projects, ensuring delivery against agreed timelines, scope, and budget.
- Maintain project plans, manage risks and dependencies, and provide regular stakeholder reporting.
- Coordinate testing, deployment activities, and ensure a successful transition into business-as-usual support.
- Manage and implement major application change requests while minimizing disruption to business operations.
- Build effective relationships with internal business users and third-party vendors.
- Create and maintain user guides, system documentation, and training materials.
- Deliver end-user training for new systems and enhanced application functionality.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in application support, business applications, IT project delivery, or application delivery roles.
- Experience within manufacturing or industrial environments is essential.
- Proven track record delivering application rollouts, enhancements, and business change initiatives.
- Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft ecosystem, including Power Platform, SharePoint, and Dynamics.
- Demonstrable capabilities in project planning, risk management, and stakeholder reporting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience in multicultural environments.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
- French language skills are highly advantageous.