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£50k-£70k
Typical base salary
12 wks
Replacement guarantee
Delivery track record
Ask about projects they delivered, the budgets, and what slipped and why.
Stakeholder handling
They manage business and technical stakeholders. Look for someone who keeps both aligned.
Right methodology
Waterfall, Agile or a blend - match their style to how your business actually works.
How to run the hire
1. Define the projects
Be clear what they'll deliver, the methodology and the stakeholders involved.
2. Score for delivery
Weight a real track record of shipped projects over certifications alone.
3. Source and approach
Find people who've delivered similar work in similar environments.
4. Test with a scenario
Ask how they'd rescue a project that's slipping, and listen for a real method.
5. Reference delivery
Confirm projects landed and stakeholders stayed onside.
Fees typically run 15-20% of first-year salary, capped and agreed upfront.
Nothing is due until your hire starts.
Usually 5-9 weeks.
The variable is how specific your methodology and domain are - a niche requirement narrows the field.
An IT Project Manager plans and delivers technology projects - scope, budget, timeline, risks and stakeholders - from kickoff to handover.
They keep delivery on track and everyone aligned, whether the work is a migration, rollout or implementation.
It depends on the work. A defined project with an end date often suits a contractor; an ongoing programme suits a permanent hire.
We recruit both and will advise on which fits your situation and budget.
Try: Tell me about a project that slipped and how you recovered it.
How do you handle a stakeholder who keeps changing scope?
Walk me through your delivery method. and What's the biggest budget you've owned?
Yes, both, plus hybrid approaches.
We match the candidate's style to how your business runs, because a rigid methodology fit matters less than someone who delivers in your environment.
Tell us about your role and a specialist IT recruiter will call you. No fee until your hire starts.
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