Technology & Transformation Project Manager

• Ensure transition plans are in place to move from project to operational steady-state and track achievement of business case commitments
• Bring structure and discipline to project delivery, ensuring progress is visible, risks are managed, dependencies are understood, and stakeholders are engaged
• Track and report progress against the annual business strategy plans within technology and transformation space.
• You will act as a strategic enabler, aligning people, plans, and priorities to keep technology and business improvement initiatives focused and on track
• Support the selection of external partners and then management of to ensure all project deliverables are met and risk are escalated in a timely manner to allow mitigation.
• This role requires a structured approach to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget while meeting strategic business objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Support training, communication, and stakeholder engagement plans.
• Own and coordinate delivery governance ensuring oversight of in-year initiatives and alignment to Ibstock’s strategic goals.
• Promote clarity, discipline and structure in the way initiatives are planned, documented and executed, promoting delivery confidence and stakeholder trust.
• Build the case for change, identifying and quantifying the business value of proposed initiatives. Support development of business cases, including resource planning, cost-benefit analysis, and clear rationale for investment. Provide evidence and data to substantiate formal submissions.
• Drive continuous project improvement by capturing lessons learned and ensuring realised benefits are measured and communicated.
• Lead the technology prioritisation process, partnering with Tech LT and business stakeholders to prioritise business cases and provide expected lead-time to delivery.
• Support proactive stakeholder engagement, ensuring delivery progress, risks and priorities are communicated clearly, consistently, and in alignment with business expectations.
• Apply project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid) as appropriate.

• Ability to operate at pace while maintaining structure, clarity, and focus on outcomes.
• Comfortable operating both tactically and with a broad view of business priorities.
• Skilled negotiator who can manage conflict through to resolution.
• Able to provide confident and credible recommendations to senior leadership.
• Skilled in bringing consistency and governance to complex, fast-moving environments.
• Strong project management skills with a structured, delivery-focused mindset.
• Digicare+ Provided by Aviva
• Experience in coordinating and supporting delivery roadmaps and cross-functional workstreams.
• Familiarity with JD Edwards / ERP systems.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills across all levels of the organisation.
• Familiarity with Jira.
• Experience managing or contributing to complex, multi-year business plan / roadmaps
• Experience delivering mid-sized to large technology projects.
• Strong understanding of both business operations and technology domains.
• Experience working within or closely alongside a technology team.
• Familiarity with Power BI/Databricks.
• Excellent facilitation and prioritisation capabilities.

Excited about the role, but your past experience or qualifications don’t perfectly match everything in the job description? We would encourage you to still apply. Studies have shown that some people, particularly from minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Here at Ibstock Plc we are dedicated to building belonging, empowering our colleagues to be their true self by offering a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or other future roles across the Ibstock Group.

• Competitive salary
• Full access to Employee Assistance programme for self and family members
• Personal development and career progression opportunities
• 3x life insurance
• 10% matched pension, administered by Legal and General
• Hybrid working (minimum of 3 days in the office)
• Share Save scheme eligibility
• Access to high street retail discounts platform - with access to discounts at Tesco, Asda, etc…