IT Project Manager – M&A (Infrastructure)

La Fosse Associates; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to oversee technology workstreams in a hybrid M&A environment in Cambridge. The successful candidate will manage IT systems transitions, emphasizing infrastructure and compliance, and will work with cross-functional teams. The role offers a competitive day rate between £750 and £850 inside IR35.

Benefits

Opportunity to deliver strategic projects

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ IT project management experience.
• Proven experience leading IT workstreams in M&A programmes.
• Strong background in IT infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver IT projects within structured methodologies.
• Manage infrastructure and security elements during M&A transitions.
• Produce high-quality documentation and status reporting.

Skills

IT project management

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

IT infrastructure

Job description

IT Project Manager – Mergers & Acquisitions (Infrastructure)

Location: Hybrid – 2 days per week in Cambridge

Day Rate: £750 – £850pd (Inside IR35)

Overview

We’re seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead technology workstreams within a fast-paced M&A environment. You’ll oversee the secure transition, separation, or integration of IT systems, with a strong focus on infrastructure, cybersecurity, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver IT projects within structured methodologies (Agile/Waterfall).
• Manage infrastructure and security elements during M&A transitions.
• Coordinate cross-functional and global teams, ensuring clear communication and accountability.
• Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Produce high-quality documentation and status reporting in line with governance standards.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience leading IT workstreams in M&A programmes.
• Strong background in IT infrastructure, data centers etc.
• 5+ years’ IT project management experience (Agile and/or Waterfall).
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Highly organised, adaptable, and confident in complex, sensitive environments.

Offer

• Hybrid role (2 days per week in Cambridge)
• Opportunity to deliver strategic, high-impact projects within a collaborative team