Project Manager - Outsourcing / Offshoring

Lord Search & Selection; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Transformation Project Manager to lead high-impact transformation initiatives across technology, services, and organisational change. The successful candidate will have experience in managing complex programmes, delivering tangible outcomes, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders. This role is instrumental in driving innovation and managing transitions to third-party providers.

Qualifications

• Experience leading transformation programmes in regulated environments.
• Proven ability to manage the transition of services.
• Comfortable working in corporate settings and managing diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of transformation projects aligned with business goals.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects involving technology change.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to ensure project success.

Skills

Project Management

IT Change Management

Stakeholder Collaboration

Organisational Skills

Communication

Education

PRINCE2 Certification

PMP Certification

AgilePM Certification

Change Management Certification

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

Project Manager - Outsourcing / Offshoring

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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