IT Project Manager

Ganymede Solutions Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech consulting firm is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager for a 6-month contract in London. The role focuses on delivering critical Oracle server implementations and migrations, requiring strong technical expertise and leadership skills. The contract offers a daily rate of £550 Outside IR35, and candidates should have related project management qualifications and experience in complex technical environments.

Qualifications

• Strong track record of managing IT implementation projects.
• Experience with Oracle server and database implementations.
• Solid understanding of ITIL service management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of an IT implementation project.
• Coordinate daily activity across multiple teams.
• Engage with stakeholders and manage project plans.

Skills

Managing infrastructure projects

Database migrations

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Technical awareness

Education

PM qualification (PMP or PRINCE2)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

IT Project Manager Oracle Servers – 3 – 6 Month Contract – London - £550 per day Outside IR35

We’re working with a respected organisation undergoing a major technology transformation and are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead a critical programme of work. This contract role, based in London, offers a six-month engagement focused on delivering a suite of infrastructure and application upgrades. It’s an ideal opportunity for a seasoned project consultant who thrives in technically complex environments and can confidently steer cross-functional teams to successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end delivery of a major IT implementation project, including deployment of new Oracle servers and migration of existing Oracle databases with version upgrades.
• Rollout of a new integrated business application and responsibility for planning, execution, testing, and post-deployment activities to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery aligned with stakeholder expectations.
• Define project scope, deliverables, and timelines in collaboration with internal teams and vendor partners.
• Coordinate daily activity across infrastructure, application, and testing workstreams; manage risks, resolve issues, and maintain delivery momentum.
• Engage directly with technical teams and business users; manage detailed project plans, ensure effective configuration and integration, and coordinate testing and remediation with operational teams.
• Develop and deliver project documentation, governance reporting, and knowledge transfer materials as part of the project scope.
• Lead stakeholder engagement, briefing senior leadership and business sponsors on progress, challenges, and dependencies; conduct planning sessions, stand-ups, and reviews to drive accountability and visibility.

Qualifications

• Strong track record of managing infrastructure or enterprise application projects within mid-to-large scale environments.
• Experience implementing server environments, database migrations, and working across internal and vendor-delivered workstreams.
• Experience with governance, compliance, and risk management within technical projects.
• PM qualification such as PMP or PRINCE2 (ideally) with hands-on experience using Microsoft Project.
• Solid understanding of IT infrastructure fundamentals, ITIL service management, and change control processes.

Contract details

This is a high-visibility contract based in London lasting six months, with a daily rate of £550 Outside IR35.

Apply / Contact

If you’re a driven IT Project Manager with the technical awareness and delivery skills to take ownership of complex initiatives, we want to hear from you. For more information on this IT Project Manager contract, contact [e-mail] or call Will on 07773034739.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation