Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, driving transformational change within our clients. We use proven technology, specialist teams and domain expertise to build solid technical foundations across platforms, data, and business applications. We have a passion for using technology to solve business problems, working in partnership with our clients to help in achieving their goals.
About the role:
- Lead end-to-end delivery of high-impact IT projects, ensuring alignment with scope, timelines, and budget
- Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies to maintain momentum and quality
- Build strong client relationships through clear communication and proactive engagement
- Oversee project financials including forecasting, profitability, and reporting
- Identify opportunities for additional value through project variations and follow-on work
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure clear roles and responsibilities
- Contribute to pre-sales activities, including proposal development and resource planning
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Extensive experience in project or programme management within IT environments
- Proven track record delivering complex projects using structured methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)
- Strong commercial awareness and experience managing project budgets and bids
- Formal project management certification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, MSP)
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Familiarity with infrastructure, security, cloud, or digital transformation programmes is a plus