Overview
The Project Manager / PMO Lead will oversee IT services separation and transition from a parent group to a new outsourcing provider. The role requires collaboration with multiple stakeholders to ensure a successful transition, focusing on hands-on delivery to manage project milestones and governance. The contractor will work closely with the Programme Manager and will have the opportunity for ongoing work as the project develops.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Programme Manager to drive deliverables and monitor actions across all parties.
- Own and maintain the integrated project plan, ensuring accurate updates as project dependencies shift.
- Manage programme governance documents including RAID logs and progress reports.
- Ensure timely escalation of delays and missed milestones to relevant stakeholders.
- Develop strong relationships with board, executive, and client stakeholders.
- Understand infrastructure workstreams to identify risks and challenge project progress.
- Prepare and deliver escalation reports for any milestone slippages.
- Document risks and progress accurately within infrastructure workstreams.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Project Manager or PMO Lead managing IT separations or outsourcing programs.
- Strong programme control skills including integrated planning knowledge.
- Experience with Microsoft Azure and on-premise IT infrastructure.
- Proficiency in maintaining RAID, decision, and action logs.
- Persistent and tenacious approach to stakeholder management.
- Excellent communication skills engaging with executive and board members.
- Ability to work on-site 1-3 days per week in Basingstoke or Milton Keynes.