IT Project Manager

Venn Group; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in London is seeking an IT Project Manager to oversee the Windows 11 upgrade and rollout. This role involves developing project plans, managing resources, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. The contract is expected to last for 6 months, requiring onsite presence three days a week. Ideal candidates will have experience in public sector IT projects and a strong understanding of deployment tools and Agile principles.

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector IT projects.
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plan for Windows 11 rollout.
• Manage Windows 11 Rollout Desktop Engineers.
• Maintain Risk Log and Actions Log.

Skills

Windows operating systems

deployment tools

Agile

communication

problem solving

Tools

InTune

AutoPilot

Job description

Venn Group are working with a local authority client in London to recruit an IT Project Manager to deliver a Windows 11 upgrade and rollout.

The contract is initially for 3 months, and is expected to run for 6 months.

• IR35 Status: Inside of IR35
• Pay rate: £475 umbrella
• Onsite requirement: 3 days per week in London

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a comprehensive project plan for the rollout of devices with W11 across the estate, together with deliverables and milestones
• Work with users to coordinate project tasks and ensure that information needed for the refresh is provided and timelines met
• Create and oversee the Windows 11 deployment process, to ensure that the rollout order is managed and adhered to
• Manage 2x Windows 11 Rollout Desktop Engineers
• Plan and oversee the migration of one of the organisation’s core applications to a hosted Citrix environment
• Support the Technical Architect in ensuring application testing and readiness including ensuring specialist software required for accessibility reasons
• Implement and maintain the asset management tool, ensuring all new devices and software under Windows 11 are registered
• Arrange and chair monthly Programme Board meetings to report progress
• Arrange weekly catch-up meetings to provide updates on progress and to ensure project remains on track
• Maintain the Risk Log and Actions Log
• Work with comms to ensure programme and project timescales are understood
• Provide detailed documentation around deployment process including guides and procedures/processes
• Ensure end-user training and support is in place post migration

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience of working within the public sector
• Knowledge of Windows operating systems, deployment tools (including InTune and AutoPilot), and desktop/server infrastructure
• Demonstrated experience in managing IT projects with an understanding of principles including Agile, preferably with a focus on operating system migrations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with stakeholders and technical teams
• Ability to identify and resolve technical issues and project challenges
• Ability to manage and present to all levels of the organisation