IT Project Manager

Context Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 83.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working

Initial 3 month contract

Zusammenfassung

Context Recruitment is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager in London to support the delivery of technology integration projects across multiple acquisitions. The role sits in a dedicated M&A team, coordinating IT infrastructure, applications and data migrations.

You will develop detailed plans, manage RAID, track milestones, and report progress to the Programme Manager. This is a hands‑on delivery role in a fast-paced, change‑oriented environment with PRINCE2, Agile or Waterfall methods.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience delivering IT projects in a complex business environment.
• Experience with IT infrastructure, applications, systems integration or data migration.
• Strong planning, RAID management and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple activities, stakeholders and dependencies.
• Experience working with technical teams, BAs and suppliers.
• Familiar with PRINCE2, Agile or Waterfall.

Aufgaben

• Manage day‑to‑day delivery of IT integration and business change projects.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, RAID logs and reports.
• Coordinate activities across IT infrastructure, applications and data teams.
• Track milestones, risks and issues; escalate delays as needed.
• Support system migrations, infrastructure changes and integrations.
• Organise project meetings, workshops and progress updates.
• Work with stakeholders and third‑party suppliers to ensure on‑time deliverables.
• Support cutover planning, testing and transition to operations.
• Provide regular updates to the Programme Manager and stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

PRINCE2

Agile / Waterfall

Stakeholder management

Project planning

M&A integration experience

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Teams

Azure DevOps

Jobbeschreibung

IT Project Manager – Mergers & Acquisitions

London – Hybrid Working

Initial 3 month contract

We are supporting a rapidly growing organisation with an active acquisition strategy who are looking for an IT Project Manager to support the delivery of technology integration projects across multiple acquisitions.

Working as part of a dedicated M&A team, alongside the Programme Manager and Business Analyst, you will be responsible for managing project plans, coordinating technical and business teams, tracking deliverables and ensuring integration activities progress in line with agreed timelines.

This is a hands‑on project delivery role, suited to an organised and proactive Project Manager with experience delivering IT change, transformation or systems integration projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day‑to‑day delivery of IT integration and business change projects, ensuring activities remain on track and within agreed scope.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, RAID logs, status reports and project documentation.
• Coordinate activities across IT infrastructure, applications, data, security and wider business teams.
• Track project milestones, dependencies, risks and issues, escalating potential delays or challenges where necessary.
• Support the planning and coordination of system migrations, infrastructure changes and technology integration activities.
• Organise and facilitate project meetings, workshops and regular progress updates.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, technical teams and third‑party suppliers to ensure deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Support cutover planning, testing, business readiness and transition into operational support.
• Provide regular project updates and reporting to the Programme Manager and wider stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an IT Project Manager delivering technology projects within a complex business environment.
• Experience managing IT infrastructure, applications, systems integration or wider technology change projects.
• Strong project planning, coordination, RAID management and reporting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple project activities, stakeholders and dependencies simultaneously.
• Experience working closely with technical teams, Business Analysts and third‑party suppliers.
• Good understanding of IT systems, infrastructure and business applications.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities.
• Familiarity with structured project delivery methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile or Waterfall.
• Experience supporting M&A, post‑acquisition integration or business transformation projects.
• Exposure to IT infrastructure migrations, application consolidation or data migration projects.
• Experience coordinating technology changes across multiple business locations or newly acquired organisations.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Teams, Azure DevOps or similar project management tools.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced IT Project Manager to join a growing organisation and gain further exposure to M&A integration activity, working alongside an established programme team on a varied portfolio of technology projects.