IT Project Manager

Adecco; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead critical IT transformation initiatives at a major UK energy infrastructure organization. This predominantly remote role requires driving post-migration optimizations following a recent shift to cloud services, overseeing project delivery, and communicating effectively with senior stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in complex IT environments and proven success in project management methodologies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering IT transformation programmes in complex or regulated organisations.
• Strong background in cloud and legacy system migrations, including post-migration optimisation.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical delivery into clear business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Leading medium to large-scale IT transformation projects across cloud, software, and legacy platforms.
• Driving post-migration optimisation, embedding best practice and improving ways of working.
• Owning end-to-end delivery: scope, plans, milestones, budgets, risks, and dependencies.

Skills

IT transformation programmes

cloud and legacy system migrations

excellent communication skills

stakeholder management

Agile/Scrum methodologies

Job description

Overview

Project Manager - IT Transformation

Contract: Initial 6 months

Location: Predominantly home-based, with occasional UK travel

Rate: Negotiable

About this role: We're recruiting an experienced IT Project Manager to join a major UK energy infrastructure organisation at a critical point in its transformation journey. Based within the central IT PMO, this role will lead the delivery of complex IT transformation initiatives that support both operational resilience and long-term strategic change. A key focus will be post-migration optimisation following a recent Jira on-prem to cloud migration, alongside wider IT and data migration programmes from legacy platforms to cloud environments. This role suits a Project Manager who is comfortable operating in high-change, high-stake environments, can quickly build credibility with senior stakeholders, and is known for clear, confident communication.

Responsibilities

• Leading medium to large-scale IT transformation projects across cloud, software, and legacy platforms
• Driving post-migration optimisation, embedding best practice and improving ways of working
• Owning end-to-end delivery: scope, plans, milestones, budgets, risks, and dependencies
• Working closely with technical teams in a Scrum/Agile delivery environment
• Providing clear, concise updates to senior stakeholders and governance forums
• Proactively managing delivery risks in a regulated utility setting, ensuring continuity of service

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering IT transformation programmes in complex or regulated organisations
• Strong background in cloud and legacy system migrations, including post-migration optimisation
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical delivery into clear business outcomes
• Confident stakeholder management at senior level
• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum and project management best practice

The role is predominantly remote, with occasional UK travel for planning reviews or key meetings.

How to apply

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Job Info

Job Title: IT Project Manager

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Posted: Feb 2nd 2026

Closes: Mar 5th 2026

Sector: Other

Contract: Contract

Hours: Full Time

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