Project Manager

Experis UK; Corsham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT migration services is seeking an experienced IT Migration Site Lead to facilitate laptop refresh and user migration operations across government locations. This role requires proven leadership in technology environments, adherence to compliance, and coordination with contractor teams. Candidates must have current SC clearance and exhibit exceptional organizational and communication skills to support both contractor operations and government standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in onsite IT deployment or migration project coordination.
• Prior experience in high secure government environments.
• Ability to interpret technical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee onsite activities of Contractor Engineers for migrations.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations of the laptop refresh clinic.
• Ensure compliance with site safety and security requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Stakeholder Management

Tools

ServiceNow

Jira

Job description

Project Manager | IT Migration | Deployment | C-RAP | Site Lead | SC Cleared

We are seeking a capable and security-cleared IT Migration Site Lead to oversee the successful execution of laptop refresh and user migration activities across multiple government locations. This hands-on role involves the management of Contractor Engineers, adherence to site protocols, and accurate reporting of daily and completion-based activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for end-to-end coordination of migration activities, stakeholder communication, and strict compliance with government standards and reporting procedures.

CONTRACT DETAILS

• UK Central Government Agency
• Location: On Site (multiple locations)
• Contract 7 months
• Up to £380 per day (with flex)

Key Responsibilities

Migration Set-Up & Onsite Coordination

• Coordinate the onsite activities of Contractor Engineers for device refresh and user migration.
• Secure necessary access to project stock storage areas from the relevant Authority Site Lead.
• Provide daily briefings to Contractor Engineers on:
• Site-specific rules and protocols.
• Need for Authority escorts, if applicable.
• Daily refresh migration targets and expectations.
• Device Designation Rules for each migration.
• Instruct and ensure compliance with all Authority and site safety/security requirements.

Device Refresh Activities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the laptop refresh clinic.
• Maintain control of the contractor workflow using designated management tooling systems.
• Ensure smooth execution of migrations and address onsite escalations in a timely and effective manner.
• Produce and distribute end-of-day activity reports to relevant stakeholders.

VIP and ANS User Migrations

• Manage migration activities specifically tailored to VIP and ANS users with minimal disruption.
• Provide high-touch coordination and support for these priority users.
• Maintain detailed records of activities and produce daily reports.

Reporting and Documentation

• Populate the Migration Completion Report and ensure its timely submission to the Authority Site Lead.
• Populate and upload the Authority's C-RAP (Completed Refresh Activity Process) report to the designated file storage location in line with requirements.
• Ensure all updates to contractor records in the workflow management tools are accurate and current.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in onsite IT deployment or migration project coordination.
• Prior experience working within high secure government environments.
• Strong leadership and team management skills in a technical setting.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to interpret and convey technical procedures, rules, and device-related instructions.
• Proficiency with workflow or project management tools (e.g. ServiceNow, Jira, custom tooling).

Essential Requirements

• Security Clearance: Current SC or higher (mandatory).
• Technical Literacy: Experience with hardware refresh projects, ideally in sensitive or secure environments.
• Flexibility: Willingness to travel to various sites as required.

Desirable

• Familiarity with IT security policies and C-RAP reporting structures.
• Previous experience working with VIP-level users or in executive support roles.
• Understanding of structured rollout methodologies (ITIL, PRINCE2, etc.)

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply with your most up-to-date CV for immediate review.

Project Manager | IT Migration | Deployment | C-RAP | Site Lead | SC Cleared