IT Project Manager
The AA
Date: 10 hours ago
City: Basingstoke, England
Contract type: Full time
Company Description/ Business Unit
Location: Basingstoke (hybrid working 3 office days per week)
Employment Type: Permanent, full time
Additional Benefits: Annual Bonus, Cash-Car Allowance & Private Medical Insurance
Think the AA is just about roadside assistance? Think again.
For over a century, we've been evolving and adapting. Today, as the nation's leading motoring organisation, we offer a wide range of products and services to millions of customers. From roadside assistance to home and motor insurance, and the latest driving technologies, we have it all. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as an IT Project Manager means you'll play a crucial role in our success and be part of this exciting motoring journey.
Our Chief Operating Office (COO) are the backbone of The AA, providing both stability and structure to support growth and innovation. We are the drivers of change.
This is the job
We’re looking for 3 x dynamic and experienced IT Transformation Project Managers to lead the delivery of strategic, high-impact projects across our organisation. These roles are pivotal in driving enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality outcomes that align with our governance and delivery standards.
You’ll work cross-functionally with teams across IT, Networks, Data, Digital, and Customer Operations, managing complex projects from inception to completion. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you.
What will I be doing?
Benefits
We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:
We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.
Location: Basingstoke (hybrid working 3 office days per week)
Employment Type: Permanent, full time
Additional Benefits: Annual Bonus, Cash-Car Allowance & Private Medical Insurance
Think the AA is just about roadside assistance? Think again.
For over a century, we've been evolving and adapting. Today, as the nation's leading motoring organisation, we offer a wide range of products and services to millions of customers. From roadside assistance to home and motor insurance, and the latest driving technologies, we have it all. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as an IT Project Manager means you'll play a crucial role in our success and be part of this exciting motoring journey.
Our Chief Operating Office (COO) are the backbone of The AA, providing both stability and structure to support growth and innovation. We are the drivers of change.
This is the job
We’re looking for 3 x dynamic and experienced IT Transformation Project Managers to lead the delivery of strategic, high-impact projects across our organisation. These roles are pivotal in driving enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality outcomes that align with our governance and delivery standards.
You’ll work cross-functionally with teams across IT, Networks, Data, Digital, and Customer Operations, managing complex projects from inception to completion. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you.
What will I be doing?
- Lead the delivery of multiple transformation projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
- Develop and maintain project delivery plans, RAID logs, and financial forecasts.
- Facilitate initiative delivery meetings with cross-functional senior stakeholders.
- Manage internal and external resources to ensure successful project execution.
- Communicate project progress and risks to sponsors and stakeholders.
- Ensure robust governance, documentation, and post-implementation support.
- Champion continuous improvement and agile, cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong and demonstrable track record within project management, delivering IT and business change initiatives across varied scales and outcomes within large scale multi-disciplined complex organisations.
- Skilled in leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with technical experts and third parties to develop costed technical roadmaps.
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing project budgets, forecasting, and reporting (capex and opex).
- Proficient in multiple project delivery methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels.
- Adaptable, solutions-focused, and committed to continuous learning and professional development.
Benefits
We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
- Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
- Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
- Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
- Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
- Company funded life assurance
- Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
- Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family
We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.
See more jobs in Basingstoke