Project Manager

Version 1 Solutions Limited; Walsall; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services provider is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a significant IT migration. Responsibilities include planning and coordinating the transition of the Field Service Management platform to IFS Cloud. Ideal candidates have significant experience in large-scale IT transformations, strong communication skills, and project management expertise. This role requires effectively managing teams, timelines, and budgets to ensure a seamless migration process while maintaining adherence to all security and data policies.

Qualifications

• Strong experience delivering large-scale IT migrations or transformation projects.
• Good understanding of Field Service Management platforms and IFS Cloud.
• Confident managing budgets, timelines, resources, and multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, plans, and budgets for the move to IFS Cloud.
• Coordinate and guide cross‑functional teams, including IT, business stakeholders, and external partners.
• Oversee data migration, integrations, and comprehensive testing.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication abilities

Risk management

Problem-solving

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead a major IT migration initiative, moving the Field Service Management (FSM) platform into IFS Cloud. This position will take ownership of planning, coordinating, and delivering the migration, ensuring a smooth transition and minimal disruption across the business.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, plans, and budgets for the move to IFS Cloud.
• Coordinate and guide cross‑functional teams, including IT, business stakeholders, and external partners.
• Oversee data migration, integrations, and comprehensive testing across FSM, IFS Cloud, and connected systems (including workflows, business reporter outputs, and links with accounts receivable/payable).
• Ensure all processes, reporting, and system connections work effectively in the new environment.
• Assess risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure they are executed effectively.
• Provide clear and timely updates to leadership teams and relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain adherence to security policies, data protection requirements, and organisational standards.
• Ensure deliverables meet expected quality and align with stakeholder requirements.
• Conduct post‑project reviews and support ongoing improvement initiatives.

Key Qualifications

• Strong experience delivering large‑scale IT migrations or transformation projects.
• Good understanding of Field Service Management platforms and IFS Cloud.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Confident managing budgets, timelines, resources, and multiple workstreams.
• Familiarity with structured project methodologies (Agile, PRINCE2, or similar).
• Strong capabilities in risk management and problem‑solving in complex environments.

Preferred Experience

• Background working with automotive or insurance‑related systems.
• Experience leading vendor relationships and supporting contract negotiations.
• Understanding of cloud architecture, integrations, and best‑practice implementation approaches.