Senior IT Project Manager

This is a high-profile transformation programme sponsored at CTO level, focused on establishing the governance, operating model, controls, and delivery framework required to enable the safe, compliant, and scalable adoption of Artificial Intelligence across the organisation.

Currently in the early stages of mobilisation, the programme will define how AI initiatives are assessed, approved, governed, implemented, supported, and managed throughout their lifecycle. The successful candidate will play a leading role in shaping the framework, engaging stakeholders across the business, and driving delivery of an ambitious roadmap through to implementation.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior IT Project Manager with proven experience delivering complex technology and business transformation programmes, ideally involving AI, intelligent automation, digital innovation, data platforms, or enterprise technology governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading delivery of the enterprise AI Governance Framework programme from mobilisation through to implementation
• Defining programme structures, governance forums, delivery plans, milestones, dependencies, and reporting mechanisms
• Working with business, technology, risk, legal, compliance, HR, and operational teams to establish AI governance principles and standards
• Developing frameworks for assessing, approving, onboarding, managing, and retiring AI initiatives and products
• Establishing decision-making processes for AI investment, risk management, compliance, and operational oversight
• Managing multiple concurrent workstreams and stakeholder groups across business and technology functions
• Supporting the evaluation of existing AI solutions and determining suitability for future organisational needs
• Developing business cases, delivery approaches, operating models, and implementation roadmaps
• Establishing programme controls, risk management, issue management, dependency management, and change governance processes
• Managing communications, stakeholder engagement, and organisational change activities across the programme
• Ensuring AI initiatives align with strategic business objectives, technology strategy, and regulatory requirements
• Working with architecture, security, data, and operational teams to ensure appropriate controls are embedded
• Supporting the development of service management, support, warranty, and transition models for AI-enabled services
• Producing executive-level dashboards, status reports, programme updates, and governance materials
• Facilitating workshops, steering committees, design sessions, and senior stakeholder forums
• Managing third-party vendors and technology partners where required
• Driving programme delivery against aggressive timelines and organisational objectives
• Identifying delivery challenges early and presenting practical solution options to senior stakeholders
• Managing by exception whilst maintaining focus on outcomes, benefits realisation, and business value

About You

Required Skills & Experience

Must-Have

• Proven experience delivering complex enterprise-wide technology transformation programmes
• Extensive experience as a Senior IT Project Manager delivering large-scale business and technology change initiatives
• Experience delivering AI, Automation, Intelligent Process Automation, Data, Digital, or Emerging Technology programmes
• Strong understanding of AI implementation considerations beyond technology deployment, including governance, adoption, risk, compliance, support, and operational management
• Experience establishing programme governance frameworks, operating models, and delivery controls
• Demonstrable experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders through to Executive and Board level
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams, competing priorities, and complex stakeholder environments
• Strong project planning, programme management, RAID management, and reporting skills
• Experience managing organisational change, communications, training, and business readiness activities
• Excellent stakeholder management and workshop facilitation capabilities
• Strong commercial awareness, including experience considering licensing, support, vendor, and operational cost implications
• Ability to challenge constructively and influence decision-making at senior levels
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and delivery focus
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to present practical options and recommendations
• Experience working with technology, architecture, security, data, legal, compliance, and operational teams
• Proficiency with project management, governance, and reporting tools

Nice to Have

• Previous experience designing or implementing AI governance frameworks
• Experience delivering Microsoft AI, Copilot, Generative AI, Machine Learning, or Intelligent Automation programmes
• Knowledge of AI governance, responsible AI principles, risk management, and regulatory considerations
• Experience within professional services, financial services, consultancy, or regulated environments
• Familiarity with AI product assessment, vendor evaluation, and technology selection processes
• Understanding of enterprise architecture and service management frameworks
• Experience working with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methodologies
• PRINCE2 Practitioner, MSP, PMP, AgilePM, or equivalent project management qualification
• Knowledge of ITIL, service transition, and operational support frameworks
• Degree qualification in Technology, Business, Project Management, or a related discipline