Project Manager

Proactive.IT Appointments; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a skilled Project Manager for Outsourcing/Offshoring to drive high-impact transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will manage complex programmes, ensuring alignment with business goals while promoting innovation and stakeholder collaboration. This role requires excellent project management skills, with a focus on IT change and technology adoption in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading transformation programmes in regulated environments.
• Proven track record in managing service transitions to third-party suppliers.
• Strong experience in IT change management and technology adoption projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of transformation projects aligning with goals and timelines.
• Manage multiple projects involving service transitions and technology change.
• Develop robust project plans and engage with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

IT change management

Organisational skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Innovation

Education

Professional certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, AgilePM

Change Management certifications (e.g., Prosci)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

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Project Manager – Outsourcing / Offshoring

We’re looking for an experienced and dynamic Transformation Project Manager to lead and deliver high-impact transformation initiatives across technology, services, and organisational change. The ideal candidate will bring a solid background in managing complex programmes within corporate, fast-paced environments and driving measurable outcomes through innovation and stakeholder collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of transformation projects, ensuring alignment with business goals, timelines, and quality standards.
• Manage multiple, concurrent projects involving service transitions, technology change, or business process reengineering.
• Drive IT change and technology adoption programmes, ensuring successful integration and user engagement.
• Oversee transitions to third-party service providers, ensuring smooth handover and operational stability.
• Develop and maintain robust project plans, risk logs, and communication strategies.
• Engage with senior stakeholders, business leaders, technical teams, and end users to drive collaboration and ensure project success.
• Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across change initiatives.
• Provide clear and compelling updates to stakeholders through well-crafted written, visual, and verbal communications.

Skills & Experience:

• Experience leading and delivering transformation programmes, ideally in regulated or complex environments.
• Proven ability to manage the transition of services to third-party suppliers.
• Strong experience in IT change management and/or technology adoption projects.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple workstreams or projects in parallel.
• Confident working in corporate settings, managing diverse stakeholder groups.
• Exceptional project management, planning, and organisational skills.
• Comfortable in fast-paced settings with a proactive, improvement-focused mindset.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to distill complexity for varied audiences.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Professional certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, AgilePM, or equivalent
• Change Management certifications (e.g., Prosci)
• Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, or MS Project

Project Manager – Outsourcing / Offshoring

Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.

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