Senior Project Manager

Inventive Search; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology services provider is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead cloud and network transformation projects. The role involves managing client relationships, overseeing project delivery, and providing technical guidance. Ideal candidates have a strong MSP background and proven success in managing complex projects. A competitive benefits package includes holidays, healthcare, and progression opportunities.

Benefits

24–30 days holiday

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Death in service cover

Community & development days

£500 home-working enablement fund

Qualifications

• Proven experience working within a Managed Service Provider (MSP) environment is essential.
• Strong track record managing cloud, infrastructure, or network projects from initiation to delivery.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of cloud and network transformation projects for clients.
• Oversee project scope, timelines, ensuring client expectations are met.
• Support pre-sales activity through solution design and technical documentation.

Skills

Cloud project management

Stakeholder management

Technical guidance

Organisational ability

Education

Prince2, PMP, ITIL

Tools

Microsoft Azure Administrator

VMware Certified Professional

CCNA

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Project Manager with strong expertise in cloud and infrastructure solutions? Do you enjoy leading complex projects, managing stakeholders, and delivering exceptional outcomes in fast-paced environments?

We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager to join a dynamic and growing technology services provider. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact projects with national and international clients, while developing your career in a supportive and people-first culture.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the delivery of cloud and network transformation projects for contracted and non-contracted clients.
• Oversee project scope, timelines, and budgets, ensuring client expectations and SLAs are met.
• Act as a technical escalation point for more junior engineers and project staff.
• Support pre-sales activity by assisting in solution design, surveys, and technical documentation.
• Provide leadership and direction during high-pressure situations, making clear and logical decisions.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, customers, and stakeholders to drive successful outcomes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by recommending new processes, tools, and methodologies.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience working within a Managed Service Provider (MSP) environment is essential.
• Strong track record managing cloud, infrastructure, or network projects from initiation to delivery.
• Solid understanding of technologies such as Microsoft 365, Azure, private cloud, networking, and security solutions.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational ability and the capacity to prioritise under pressure.
• Experience in mentoring or providing technical guidance to teams.
• A proactive, results-driven mindset with a “work hard, play hard” ethic.

Desirable

• Relevant project management qualifications (e.g. Prince2, PMP, ITIL).
• Industry certifications such as Microsoft Azure Administrator, VMware Certified Professional, CCNA.
• Exposure to IT service management and customer-facing roles.

What’s On Offer

• 24–30 days holiday (increasing with service) + bank holidays
• Private healthcare from day one
• Pension scheme (NEST)
• Death in service cover (2x salary)
• Community & development days
• £500 home-working enablement fund
• Clear opportunities for progression into senior technical or consultancy roles