Job Description

Digital, Data & Technology (DDaT) Vacancy

IT Project Manager P1B

Publish date: Monday 20 April 2026

Closing date: Friday 1 May 2026

Professional 1B

Salary: £50,269

Overview

West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) is the second largest fire and rescue service in England, serving an area of 902km square and a population of over 2.9 million people.

Our vision is 'Making the West Midlands safer, stronger and healthier'.

This vision and the strategic goals outlined in 'Our Strategy' are what drives the people, professionalism and pride with which we serve our communities.

As an IT Project Manager within our Digital, Data & Technology (DDaT) department, you will support the delivery of projects on time, within scope, and on budget.

You will manage and lead projects through the full project lifecycle, from initiation to delivery, following agreed project methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile, and our internal 3PT process.

You will be instrumental in driving digital innovation and building a culture that empowers colleagues to make the best use of new technologies.

Responsibilities

• manage and lead projects through the project lifecycle, taking responsibility for planning, development and implementation

• develop detailed project plans to track progress, coordinate internal resources, and manage third-party vendors

• perform risk management to minimise project risks and manage allocated budgets effectively

• follow IT change management protocols to ensure changes in scope, schedule and costs are controlled

• provide effective communication to stakeholders and ensure a thorough handover to business as usual.

Experience and skills

Essential

• proven experience as a project manager in the IT sector with a solid technical background

• a strong understanding of Agile and Waterfall project management delivery methodologies

• PRINCE2 (Projects in Controlled Environments) certification

• excellent communication skills, with the ability to talk and present to a range of technical and non-technical audiences

• solid organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure on multiple projects.
• Desirable

• experience in business change, rationalisation and transformation within a public sector organisation

• additional professional project management certifications (e.g. APM, PMP, AgilePM, PMI-ACP)

• ability to confidently work with performance management and financial data to prepare forecasts.

Benefits

We offer a friendly working environment and benefits including:

• flexible and agile working arrangements

• on-site free gym facilities

• free parking

• enhanced family leave benefits, including 52 weeks fully paid maternity and adoption leave.

We also offer access to an in-house occupational health facility - including occupational health and fitness advisors, sports therapists, physiotherapists, cognitive behavioural therapy practitioners and counsellors.

In addition, employees have access to:

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

• wellbeing programmes

• Blue Light discounts across many retailers through partner schemes

• Sports and Welfare scheme (for a small fee) - with access to discounted products and services.

Diversity

We welcome applications from all eligible candidates. However, as women and Black and minority ethnic employees are currently under-represented in our service, we particularly encourage applications from these groups.

WMFS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect the same of every staff member.

Successful candidates will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including - where applicable - relevant level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, qualifications, medical clearance, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

How to apply

If you are interested in this post, please apply accordingly sharing a current CV with a brief statement (maximum 500 words) explaining why you are suitable for the position, including relevant skills and experience for the role.

Questions

If you have any questions about the role, or would like an informal discussion, please contact David Brown by email at david.brown@wmfs.net

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