Information Technology Project Manager

Information Technology Project Manager

Employee type

Contract

Salary

£40000 - £50000/annum

Category

IT

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Job Description
An established organisation based in Glasgow is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead a significant business-critical systems migration and transformation project on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled project professional to take ownership of a large-scale technology implementation, guiding the organisation through the transition from its current platform to a new technology solution. The successful candidate will oversee the full project lifecycle, from planning and solution selection through to implementation, data migration, testing, go-live and post-implementation support. The Role Working closely with senior stakeholders, internal teams and external technology providers, you will provide the leadership, governance and structure required to deliver a successful migration programme. Key Responsibilities * Lead the end-to-end delivery of a major systems migration and implementation project. * Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, resource requirements and dependencies. * Support the assessment and selection of technology solutions and third-party vendors. * Manage relationships with external suppliers to ensure agreed deliverables, timescales and project objectives are achieved. * Coordinate integrations between new and existing business systems. * Oversee data migration activities, system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT) and cutover planning. * Ensure effective contingency planning and minimise operational disruption throughout the transition. * Maintain project governance documentation including RAID logs, risk registers, budgets and status reports. * Facilitate project meetings and steering groups, providing regular progress updates to key stakeholders. * Identify and mitigate project risks, issues and dependencies. * Work collaboratively across multiple business functions including Technology, Finance, Operations and Commercial teams. * Support successful go-live, stabilisation activities and post-implementation review. About You We are keen to hear from experienced Project Managers who have successfully delivered technology transformation, platform migration or systems implementation projects. You will demonstrate: * Proven experience managing complex technology projects from initiation through to successful delivery. * Previous involvement in systems migrations, platform implementations or digital transformation programmes. * Strong understanding of data migration, integrations, APIs, testing and UAT processes. * Experience managing third-party suppliers and technology vendors. * Strong project planning, governance, reporting and risk management skills. * Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams. * The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. * A practical, solutions-focused approach with strong problem-solving capabilities. * Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills. Desirable * Experience working with recognised project delivery methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile or similar frameworks. * Formal project management certifications are welcomed but demonstrable delivery experience is considered equally valuable. The Opportunity This is a key appointment within a high-profile technology transformation programme, offering the chance to make a significant impact on the organisation's future technology landscape. The successful candidate will quickly assess the current environment, establish a clear migration roadmap and provide the leadership required to ensure a smooth and successful transition to the new platform. The role is based in Glasgow with a hybrid working arrangement. Candidates should be comfortable attending on-site meetings and maintaining close engagement with project teams and stakeholders as required. Contract Length: 6-12 months Location: Glasgow (Hybrid) To apply, please submit your CV for consideration