Information Technology Project Manager

Anderson Knight; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Knight in Glasgow seeks an experienced IT Project Manager to lead a major business-critical systems migration and transformation project on a contract basis. You will own the full lifecycle from planning through go-live, coordinating with senior stakeholders, technology providers and internal teams to achieve a successful transition.

The role requires strong governance, risk management and communication skills, with a hybrid Glasgow-based working arrangement and on-site collaboration as

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex technology projects from initiation through to delivery.
• Experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of a major systems migration and implementation project.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines and dependencies.
• Support assessment and selection of technology solutions and third-party vendors.
• Manage relationships with external suppliers to ensure deliverables and timescales.
• Coordinate integrations between new and existing business systems.
• Oversee data migration activities, testing, UAT and cutover planning.
• Ensure contingency planning and minimise operational disruption.
• Maintain RAID logs, risk registers, budgets and status reports.
• Facilitate project meetings and steering groups with stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, issues and dependencies.
• Collaborate with Technology, Finance, Operations and Commercial teams.
• Support go-live, stabilisation and post-implementation review.

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)