Interim Project Manager - Infrastructure (Carve-Out Programme)

JSS Transform; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an Interim Project Manager to lead the infrastructure workstream of a complex carve-out programme. The successful candidate will manage the delivery of Microsoft 365 and Azure, ensuring compliance with security standards and overseeing vendor coordination. A strong track record in infrastructure project management and excellent communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in infrastructure project management within carve‑out, M&A, or divestiture contexts.
• Experience working in consulting or client‑facing roles.
• Familiarity with ITIL, PRINCE2, or Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end infrastructure separation and stand-up for the carved-out entity.
• Manage delivery of M365 tenant migration, Azure landing zones, and network segmentation.
• Coordinate with client-side IT, security, and business stakeholders.
• Oversee third-party vendors and internal technical teams.
• Ensure compliance with security, data protection, and regulatory standards.
• Track and report on project milestones, risks, and dependencies.
• Support transition to BAU and handover to operational teams.

Skills

Infrastructure project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Microsoft 365

Azure IaaS/PaaS

Networking (WAN/LAN)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure

ITIL

PRINCE2

Agile methodologies

Job description

The Interim Project Manager will lead the infrastructure workstream of a complex carve‑out programme, ensuring the successful separation and stand‑up of IT services for the divested entity. This includes managing the delivery of Microsoft 365, Azure, and networking infrastructure across multiple regions.

• Lead the end‑to‑end infrastructure separation and stand‑up for the carved‑out entity
• Manage delivery of M365 tenant migration, Azure landing zones, and network segmentation
• Coordinate with client‑side IT, security, and business stakeholders
• Oversee third‑party vendors and internal technical teams
• Ensure compliance with security, data protection, and regulatory standards
• Track and report on project milestones, risks, and dependencies
• Support transition to BAU and handover to operational teams
• Proven track record in infrastructure project management within carve‑out, M&A, or divestiture contexts
• Strong understanding of:
  • Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint)
  • Azure IaaS/PaaS, identity and access management
  • Networking (WAN/LAN, VPN, firewalls, SD‑WAN)
• Experience working in consulting or client‑facing roles
• Familiarity with ITIL, PRINCE2, or Agile methodologies
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills