Digital Project Manager (Ref: 190770)

Forsyth Barnes; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 87,775 - 115,174; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consultancy is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead digital transformation initiatives in Crewe. The role involves managing service transition projects, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring seamless integration of new vendor services into the enterprise environment. Strong knowledge of IT service processes and experience in large enterprises are essential. The position offers a hybrid work model with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading digital transformation initiatives in large enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of IT service transition processes, infrastructure, enterprise systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of service transition projects.
• Partner with IT, business leaders, and external partners.
• Provide clear communication to senior stakeholders.

Skills

IT service transition processes

Stakeholder management

Business change management

Contract negotiation

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

IT Project Manager – Digital Transformation & Service Transition

Location: Crewe

ASAP Start

Current End date: 31/12/2025 – likely to be extended

Day rate: Up to £550

37 hours per week

Hybrid - Minimum 3 days on site per week – may need to be in more on some weeks depending on work demand

Role

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead a critical initiative focused on transitioning technology vendors into live service as part of a wider digital transformation. This is a high-impact role, enabling enterprise-wide change and supporting our journey towards smarter, more connected, and more sustainable operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of service transition projects, ensuring new vendor services are integrated seamlessly into the enterprise environment.
• Partner with IT, business leaders, vendors, and external partners to deliver enterprise-wide technology solutions.
• Collaborate with Commercial and Legal teams on contracts, SLAs, and vendor performance.
• Apply structured business change management to derisk transitions and drive adoption.
• Provide clear and confident communication to senior stakeholders, translating complex technical details into business value.
• Align IT infrastructure, enterprise applications, and integration strategies to support long-term business goals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading digital transformation initiatives in large enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of IT service transition processes, infrastructure, enterprise systems, and integrations.
• A track record of delivering IT solutions that enable business change at scale.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior executives.
• Strong commercial awareness, including contract and SLA negotiation.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Business acumen and understanding of how technology creates value.
• Experience applying business change management to reduce risk and ensure success.

Preferred

• ITIL Service Transition or equivalent certification.
• Automotive or manufacturing industry experience (a plus).

Other

• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Project Management
• Industries: Automation Machinery Manufacturing