Project Manager - Digital Transformation

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Project Manager for digital transformation in the IT sector. This hybrid role requires three days on site each week. Responsibilities include managing complex IT projects, leading service transitions, and providing updates to stakeholders. Candidates should have a strong background in project management, service transition, and experience with PRINCE2 or Waterfall methodologies. Join us to drive essential IT initiatives effectively.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an IT Project Manager delivering complex projects.
• Strong background in service transition and vendor management.
• Confident working with senior stakeholders and IT leadership.
• Solid knowledge of PRINCE2 / Waterfall project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage IT projects through the full delivery lifecycle using a traditional waterfall approach.
• Lead service and vendor transitions, coordinating the move from existing suppliers to new providers.
• Create and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets and forecasts.
• Manage risks, issues and change control, escalating where required.
• Provide regular project updates and reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Run project meetings, steering groups and key governance forums.
• Ensure projects are closed down correctly, with documentation and lessons learned captured.

Skills

Project management

Service transition

Vendor management

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Preojct Manager - Digital Transformation (Outside IR35)

About this Position

This contract Project Manager role sits within an IT function, supporting digital transformation and service transition activity. The position is hybrid, requiring three days per week on site.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage IT projects through the full delivery lifecycle using a traditional waterfall approach.
• Lead service and vendor transitions, coordinating the move from existing suppliers to new providers.
• Create and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets and forecasts.
• Manage risks, issues and change control, escalating where required.
• Provide regular project updates and reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Run project meetings, steering groups and key governance forums.
• Ensure projects are closed down correctly, with documentation and lessons learned captured.

Experience Required

• Proven experience as an IT Project Manager delivering complex projects.
• Strong background in service transition and vendor management.
• Confident working with senior stakeholders and IT leadership.
• Solid knowledge of PRINCE2 / Waterfall project delivery.
• Experience using tools such as MS Project.