Job Opportunity: Programme Manager / Senior Project Manager – IT Transformation

Location: Remote

Contract Duration: 9 Months

Day Rate: £600 - £700 (Outside IR35)

Employer: IT Consultancy

End Client Sector: Utilities

Contact: [email protected]

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager / Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver a major IT Transformation Programme for a well-established end client in the utilities sector, on behalf of a respected IT consultancy. This is a dynamic, hands-on role with oversight across several concurrent projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on a large-scale, enterprise-level transformation. You’ll be working closely with stakeholders across the business, ensuring successful planning, execution, and delivery of key initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate a complex IT transformation programme across multiple workstreams
• Deliver high-profile projects including:
• SharePoint migration
• Rollout of 20,000+ laptops across the organisation
• Network refresh and infrastructure upgrades
• Drive delivery timelines, ensure alignment with business goals, and manage dependencies across projects
• Work with technical teams, third-party vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful execution
• Provide clear reporting, risk management, and governance across the programme
• Ensure programme remains within scope, budget, and time constraints

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Programme Manager or Senior Project Manager leading enterprise IT transformation projects
• Strong delivery track record in hardware rollouts, cloud-based migrations (e.g., SharePoint), and network infrastructure refresh projects
• Experience delivering in remote/hybrid environments
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and reporting skills
• Utilities sector experience desirable, but not essential
• Previous consultancy experience is advantageous