Southend on Sea City Council is a Unitary local authority, providing vital services to meet the needs of the local community. We employ around 1,800 staff who are working alongside our partners and local communities to deliver the city vision and make lives better for the people of Southend.

Working for Southend on Sea City Council offers a challenging and rewarding career in local government within a collaborative and innovate environment, with the benefit of flexible working practices to support a positive work life balance. As a Unitary Authority we are responsible for all local government functions ranging from social services, transport, public health and parks through to planning, trading standards, community safety and education, so we offer a wide range of career opportunities. The diversity of our economy and communities and investment in a number of exciting regeneration projects makes our Council a great place to work, learn and make a difference.

Southend-on-Sea City Council is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to join our ICT team on a 12 month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in our digital transformation journey, helping us deliver innovative solutions that improve services for residents and visitors. This post is offered on a flexible, hybrid working arrangement, with most work carried out remotely.

As an IT Project Manager, you’ll lead critical projects from start-up through to closure, ensuring delivery within agreed timeframes, budgets, and quality standards. You’ll apply strong governance and project controls, manage risks effectively, and keep stakeholders informed through clear communication and high-quality documentation. You’ll often manage multiple projects across different service areas, coordinating internal and third-party resources to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions. Your ability to prioritise, plan, and maintain momentum will be key to success. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering digital solutions that make a real difference.

To be successful in this role, you’ll be an experienced IT Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering complex, high-profile projects on time and within budget. You’ll have extensive experience in IT environments, managing infrastructure, applications, and business change projects, and be confident using both structured and agile methodologies.

Strong stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to motivate teams and manage third-party providers. You’ll be highly skilled in project planning, risk and issue management, budgeting, and resource allocation, with proficiency in MS Project and the ability to manage complex dependencies.

Broad technical knowledge across digital and data, combined with creativity and adaptability, will help you deliver innovative, business-focused solutions. If you’re proactive, comfortable with uncertainty, and committed to continuous learning, this role offers the chance to make a real impact.

You must have either a degree (or equivalent) in a related technical or business discipline or a recognised Project/Programme Management certification such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile.

When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. A full list of benefits provided by Southend Council can be viewed on the "Why Work For Us?" tab.

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Please note: Applications for this vacancy may close prior to the date advertised above so you are advised to apply as soon as you are able to.

The Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief.