IT Project Manager

Sumer

IT Project Manager responsible for managing technology and business transformation projects at Sumer, a leading UK accountancy group. Collaborates with stakeholders to deliver projects on time and budget.

Posted 7/16/2026contractRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in managing IT projects, including planning, execution, and governance, while ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget. Proficient in stakeholder management, risk management, and translating technical concepts for business audiences.

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Project Management MethodologiesStakeholder ManagementRisk ManagementMicrosoft 365PRINCE2 Practitioner

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningBudget ManagementAgile MethodologyWaterfall MethodologyCyber Security Project DeliveryRequirements GatheringExecutive-Level ReportingChange ManagementTechnical IntegrationProject Documentation

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsLeadership SkillsFacilitation SkillsProblem-Solving Skills

Tools & Technologies

AzureEntra IDMicrosoft 365

Certifications & Qualifications

PRINCE2 PractitionerAgilePMPMP

Industry Keywords

Professional ServicesAccountancyLegal ServicesFinancial ServicesMergers and Acquisitions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudCyber SecurityPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage multiple concurrent IT projects across the Sumer Group.
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets and resource allocations.
Lead project governance activities including status reporting, RAID management and steering group updates.
Coordinate internal technical teams, third-party suppliers and business stakeholders.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget.
Facilitate workshops, requirements gathering sessions and project planning meetings.
Manage project risks, dependencies and issues through to resolution.
Support technology integration activities relating to acquisitions and onboarding of new firms.
Oversee infrastructure, cloud, cyber security and business application projects.
Ensure appropriate change management and user adoption activities are completed.
Produce project documentation including business cases, project charters, implementation plans and post-project reviews.
Track project benefits and support successful handover into operational support teams.
Contribute to the continual improvement of project management standards, templates and governance processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience delivering IT projects within a medium or large organisation.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies including Agile, Waterfall and hybrid approaches.
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience working with third-party suppliers and managed service providers.
Strong planning, organisational and risk management skills.
Experience producing executive-level reporting and presentations.
Ability to translate technical concepts into business language.
Experience within professional services, accountancy, legal or financial services organisations (Desirable).
Knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure and Entra ID (Desirable).
Experience delivering cyber security projects (Desirable).
Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions or business integrations (Desirable).
PRINCE2 Practitioner, AgilePM, PMP or equivalent certification (Desirable).
Familiarity with ITIL principles (Desirable).

Benefits

Comp & perks

At Sumer, we know everyone’s journey is different. That’s why we’re committed to fairness, removing barriers and giving people the support they need to do their best work.
Our values represent what matters most to us and guide how we work every day:
We Shine Together
We Do the Right Thing
We Make It Count
We know diverse teams make us stronger. That’s why we’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.