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Job Advert: Project Manager – IT Project Delivery- 12 Months Fixed Term

Job Title: Project Manager
Reporting To: IT Programme/Project Delivery Manager
Area: IT Project Delivery

Company Overview

Linnaeus is a forward-thinking partnership of highly respected primary care and referral veterinary practices across the UK and Ireland. We bring together some of the most skilled professionals in the field, united by our commitment to excellence and our passion to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.

Our practices span small animal, farm, and equine care, ensuring top-tier patient services across our network. At Linnaeus, we operate by Five Principles that guide our decisions and operations:

Quality – Striving for excellence in all we do.

Responsibility – Acting with integrity and accountability.

Mutuality – Creating benefits for all stakeholders.

Efficiency – Maximizing our resources effectively.

Freedom – Making independent, values-driven decisions.

Role Overview

Linnaeus is embarking on a complex Windows Build (Win10 > Win11) Replacement project with a 12-month completion target. This project will introduce new technologies, including LAPS, AutoPilot, and centralised printer management, alongside policies for removable device encryption.

The Project Manager will lead the organisation and execution of this project, ensuring it is completed on time, within scope, and within budget. The role requires managing 3rd party engineers and internal technical teams, prioritising resources effectively, and collaborating with other project managers.

Additionally, the Project Manager will oversee the integration of local domains into the main Linnaeus IT estate, ensuring seamless transitions and supporting associated projects.

This is a 12 Month Fixed Term project

Key Responsibilities

Define & Scope project mandates, identifying necessary internal and external resources.

Document and manage project dependencies.

Engage with relevant stakeholders and ensure technical feasibility.

Deliver the Windows 11 Build Refresh project on-time, within scope, and budget.

Develop and maintain a detailed project plan.

Measure performance using tools like RACI matrices and reporting techniques.

Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.

Coordinate internal and third-party resources for project execution.

Ensure service transition is effectively managed.

Run SteerCo meetings, providing clear communication to stakeholders.

Apply change management techniques and escalate issues where necessary.

Perform risk management to mitigate potential setbacks.

Establish and maintain strong vendor relationships.

Deliver effective communication through reports, presentations, and workshops.

Person Specification

Essential Experience & Skills:

5+ years of successful IT project delivery experience.

Proven experience managing full lifecycle IT projects.

Strong understanding of Project Management frameworks (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile).

Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

Experience leading steering groups & working groups.

Strong stakeholder management and ability to communicate technical details to a non-technical audience.

Ability to negotiate and enforce third-party contracts.

Strong professional image and interpersonal skills.

Full UK driving licence (some site work required).

Desirable Experience & Skills:

Experience delivering platform upgrades, infrastructure, and software rollouts.

Experience managing local domain complexities.

Formal Project Management qualifications (PRINCE2 Practitioner, Agile, etc.).

Business analysis skills, including project briefs and requirements definition.

Understanding of the veterinary or healthcare sector is advantageous.

Why Join Us?

Work on high-impact IT transformation projects in a growing, forward-thinking company.

Be part of a supportive and dynamic Project Management Office (PMO).

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunity to develop and apply your expertise in a highly respected organisation.

If you are an experienced IT Project Manager who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about driving successful IT transformations, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now to be part of Linnaeus and help us create A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.

Salary Value: £70,000 per annum;

We are proud to be Linnaeus, part of Mars.

Linnaeus is a forward-thinking group of highly respected primary care and specialist referral practices in the UK and Ireland. Being family owned and part of Mars Veterinary Health, the largest veterinary company in the world, allows us to focus on advancing the veterinary profession to provide industry-leading pet care and unique career opportunities for our people.

Why Linnaeus?

-    We pride ourselves in offering high-quality excellence of service and clinical care for our clients and their pets

-    We lead on sustainability and collectively drive positive change for people, pets and the planet

-    We prioritise your mental health and wellbeing – valuing equity, diversity and inclusion

-    We support your personal and professional development with best-in-class career frameworks and training programmes. We will empower and support you to grow your career from day one.

We team up within our Mars family in partnership for a stronger future.

Linnaeus is an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We treat each other fairly and equitably and we are committed to fostering a culture that is inclusive and diverse for all our Associates.

At Linnaeus, A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with a better world for our people.

If you would like to apply for this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or for more information or please reach out directly to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@linnaeusgroup.co.uk