Interim Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local London authority is seeking an Interim IT Project Manager to oversee significant technology upgrades essential for modernising the infrastructure of local government services. The successful candidate will lead critical initiatives, including Windows 11 deployment and IT service improvements, within a dynamic public sector environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering IT infrastructure/service projects in public sector.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and supplier management skills.
• Ability to work across multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Windows 11 deployment and ensure smooth transition.
• Plan and deliver IT infrastructure moves and continuity.
• Assess Wi-Fi capabilities and implement upgrades.
• Deliver IPAM and DNS solutions.
• Oversee refresh of multifunction devices.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Supplier management

Delivery-focused mindset

Methodical approach

Job description

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Starfish Search is working with a local London authority to recruit an Interim IT Project Manager to take ownership of a portfolio of impactful tech upgrades across a local government environment.

We’re looking for a skilled contractor to lead the delivery of several key IT service initiatives - each critical to modernising infrastructure and supporting operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Windows 11 deployment – leading the rollout and ensuring a smooth transition across the organisation
• Decant of the Cody site – planning and delivering IT infrastructure moves and continuity
• Wi-Fi review and replacement – assessing current capabilities and implementing fit-for-purpose upgrades
• Infoblox implementation – delivering IPAM and DNS solutions to strengthen network resilience
• MFD replacement – overseeing a modern refresh of multifunction devices across council sites

About You

• Proven experience delivering IT infrastructure/service projects in the public sector or complex organisations
• Strong stakeholder engagement and supplier management skills
• Ability to work across multiple workstreams with confidence and clarity
• A delivery-focused mindset with a structured, methodical approach

This opportunity will pay circa £400 - £450 per day.