Gigged.AI
IT Engagement Project Lead - Outside IR35 (Scotland)
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Gigged AI
Gigged AI is an on-demand talent marketplace specializing in the IT and technology sector.
IT Engagement Project Lead - Outside IR35
This is a Hybrid role in Scotland, flexible on onsite presence.
Location
Scotland, occasional onsite presence
Duration
Estimated 3-6 months, TBC
IR35
Outside
All proposals will be reviewed on the Gigged AI platform. To send a proposal, please head to app.gigged.ai and create a free talent profile and apply to the role directly.
Application Process
- Head to app.gigged.ai and create a free talent profile
- Once signed in, follow this link to the project - https://app.gigged.ai/find-a-gig/paMDkJZ0QPv
- You will now see a 'submit proposal' button
- Please fill this in (intro, relevant experience, and attach CV to this)
Overview
The IT Engagement Project Lead is responsible for the end-to-end delivery of IT projects, ensuring business benefits are realized on schedule and within budget. The role directs a Core Project Team of internal and third-party resources across the full project lifecycle, from initial scoping through to handover and post-implementation review. This is a global-remit contract position within the client's Global IT function, covering projects across any business area.
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Key Responsibilities
- Direct and manage project teams made up of internal staff and third parties
- Own IT project delivery against agreed benefits, schedule, and budget, including scope and requirements management
- Evaluate solutions and technical options, including cost/benefit analysis, applying business analysis techniques to define requirements and articulate potential solutions
- Oversee configuration, commissioning, validation, and acceptance of solutions
- Facilitate implementation and support the business through change management
- Maintain project plans and progress reports in line with PMO standards
- Manage handover of completed projects to Service Delivery and lead post-implementation reviews
- Provide input to IT Steering Committees on programme delivery and project prioritization
- Drive continual improvement in ways of working and support effective IT change management
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Stakeholders
External:
- IT partners, vendors, industry peers
Internal:
- IT colleagues across disciplines; business process owners and functional stakeholders
Key Skills
- Proven project management experience, ideally with global exposure and a strong track record delivering IT projects specifically
- Agile tools and practices (Azure DevOps, Kanban, Scrum)
- Experience delivering projects in a secure cloud environment (Azure/AWS preferred)
- Business analysis background combined with strong communication and facilitation skills (desirable)
- Exposure to data governance and analytics; PowerBI experience desirable
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
- Sound understanding of change management, performance management, and security standards
- Self-motivated, able to work independently and under pressure to tight deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills across all levels, with a customer-focused, culturally aware approach
- Project management qualification preferred (e.g. PMP/Prince2); ITIL qualification preferred
- Degree-level education or equivalent experience preferred
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