IT Infrastructure/Project Manager (Fixed-Term Contract - 12 Months) - Reliance UKBD Ltd

modernisation and operational expansion. We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead the planning and delivery of multiple IT initiatives, including infrastructure modernisation, system upgrades, and the introduction of new technologies to support future growth. This is a hands-on role suited to someone comfortable working in a small-business environment, managing projects end-to-end while engaging closely with stakeholders, suppliers, and technical teams.

Key Responsibilities Project Delivery & Governance

• Lead end-to-end delivery of IT projects, ensuring scope, timelines, budget, and quality are met.

• Define project plans, milestones, risks, dependencies, and success criteria.

• Produce and maintain project documentation including business cases, RAID logs, and status reports.

• Act as the primary point of contact for IT projects, liaising with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors. IT Infrastructure & Systems

• Oversee improvements to existing IT infrastructure, including servers, storage, networks, backup, and security.

• Support the stabilisation, optimisation, and documentation of current IT environments.

• Manage refresh or replacement of legacy systems where required. New IT Systems & Cloud Strategy

• Lead the setup of new IT systems to support business growth and operational efficiency.

• Explore, assess, and recommend options to migrate appropriate systems to the cloud (e.g. Microsoft Azure or other platforms). Cloud & Modernisation

• Experience assessing, planning, and supporting cloud migrations, with a focus on Microsoft Azure.

• Exposure to Microsoft Azure, including services such as: o Azure App Services o Azure Networking (VNets, NSGs, connectivity concepts) o Azure Storage solutions

• Understanding of hybrid environments, integrating on-premise infrastructure with cloud-based services.

• Experience or working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, using tools such as: o Azure DevOps o GitHub Actions

• Comfortable working with IIS and Windows-based hosting environments, including deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting.

• Ability to evaluate modernisation options from technical, operational, and cost perspectives, recommending pragmatic solutions suitable for a small business environment. Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Engage with business owners and department heads to translate business needs into technical deliverables.

• Manage relationships with external suppliers, MSPs, and cloud service providers.

• Support procurement activities, including vendor evaluation and contract management.

Project Management

• Proven experience delivering IT projects, ideally within small to medium-sized organisations.

• Strong understanding of project delivery frameworks (PRINCE2, Agile, or hybrid approaches).

• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, evolving environment. IT Infrastructure

• Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, including: o Windows Server / Wintel environments o Virtualisation platforms (e.g. VMware or equivalent) o Networking, storage, backup, and disaster recovery concepts

• Experience working closely with infrastructure engineers or MSPs. Cloud & Modernisation

• Experience with Microsoft Azure (App Services, Networking, Storage) and hybrid environments.

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions).

• Comfortable with IIS and Windows-based hosting.

• Ability to assess and recommend practical modernisation and cloud migration solutions for small businesses. General

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Commercial awareness and ability to balance technical solutions with business priorities.

• Self-starter comfortable taking ownership and working with minimal supervision.

Desirable Skills

• Experience modernising legacy systems.
• Knowledge of IT security best practices and compliance.
• Exposure to SaaS platforms and modern application hosting models.
• Previous experience working on fixed-term or transformation projects.