IT Project Manager

Square One Resources; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager for a hybrid role with 3 days per week in Luton. The successful candidate will mobilise and stabilise a portfolio of IT initiatives while establishing governance frameworks. Ideal for proactive Project Managers with strong stakeholder skills and a broad understanding of Microsoft infrastructure. This short-term contract offers a competitive day rate of £400 - £425.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to initiate and mobilise IT projects effectively.
• Strong skills in governance, scoping, and high-level planning.
• Confident stakeholder management with senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Establish governance frameworks and delivery controls across the IT portfolio.
• Define project scope, objectives, and delivery models for several IT initiatives.
• Develop high-level delivery plans including roadmaps and prioritisation.

Skills

Initiate and mobilise IT projects effectively

Governance, scoping, and high-level planning

Stakeholder management

Understanding of Microsoft infrastructure

Multi-project environment

Tools

Microsoft Intune

Windows 10

Windows 11

Active Directory

Group Policy

Job description

Job Title: IT Project Manager
Location: Hybrid role with 3 days per week onsite in Luton
Day Rate: £400 - £425
Start Date: Immediate
Job Type: Short Term Contract

An urgent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Interim IT Project Manager to join a busy IT function on a short-term basis. The successful candidate will not be focused on delivering a single large-scale project, but rather mobilising, structuring, and stabilising a portfolio of in-flight and emerging IT initiatives.

This is an ideal role for a pragmatic and hands-on Project Manager who thrives in complex environments and can bring immediate structure and clarity to multiple concurrent workstreams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish governance frameworks and delivery controls across the IT portfolio

• Define project scope, objectives, and delivery models for several IT initiatives

• Develop high-level delivery plans, including roadmaps, sequencing, and prioritisation

• Support early-stage delivery of selected projects (where resources and time allow)

• Work closely with internal IT leadership and stakeholders to align priorities and manage expectations

Project Portfolio May Include:

• Migration from Windows 10 to Windows 11 (end of support approaching)

• Rollout of Microsoft Intune (device/app management, security policies)

• Group Policy review and rationalisation

• Active Directory cleanup and preparation for upgrade

• Definition and rollout of a patch management solution (security, compliance, resilience)

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proven ability to initiate and mobilise IT projects effectively

• Strong skills in governance, scoping, and high-level planning

• Confident stakeholder management - able to build credibility quickly at senior levels

• Broad subject matter understanding across Microsoft infrastructure, IT operations, and endpoint management

• Comfortable operating in a multi-project, fast-paced environment

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.

Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.

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