IT Project Manager

An established organisation based in Glasgow is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead a significant business-critical systems migration and transformation project on a contract basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled project professional to take ownership of a large-scale technology implementation, guiding the organisation through the transition from its current platform to a new technology solution.

The successful candidate will oversee the full project lifecycle, from planning and solution selection through to implementation, data migration, testing, go-live and post-implementation support.

The Role

Working closely with senior stakeholders, internal teams and external technology providers, you will provide the leadership, governance and structure required to deliver a successful migration programme., * Lead the end-to-end delivery of a major systems migration and implementation project.

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, resource requirements and dependencies.
• Support the assessment and selection of technology solutions and third-party vendors.
• Manage relationships with external suppliers to ensure agreed deliverables, timescales and project objectives are achieved.
• Coordinate integrations between new and existing business systems.
• Oversee data migration activities, system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT) and cutover planning.
• Ensure effective contingency planning and minimise operational disruption throughout the transition.
• Maintain project governance documentation including RAID logs, risk registers, budgets and status reports.
• Facilitate project meetings and steering groups, providing regular progress updates to key stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, issues and dependencies.
• Work collaboratively across multiple business functions including Technology, Finance, Operations and Commercial teams.
• Support successful go-live, stabilisation activities and post-implementation review., This is a key appointment within a high-profile technology transformation programme, offering the chance to make a significant impact on the organisation’s future technology landscape.

The successful candidate will quickly assess the current environment, establish a clear migration roadmap and provide the leadership required to ensure a smooth and successful transition to the new platform.

The role is based in Glasgow with a hybrid working arrangement. Candidates should be comfortable attending on-site meetings and maintaining close engagement with project teams and stakeholders as required.

We are keen to hear from experienced Project Managers who have successfully delivered technology transformation, platform migration or systems implementation projects., * Proven experience managing complex technology projects from initiation through to successful delivery.

• Previous involvement in systems migrations, platform implementations or digital transformation programmes.
• Strong understanding of data migration, integrations, APIs, testing and UAT processes.
• Experience managing third-party suppliers and technology vendors.
• Strong project planning, governance, reporting and risk management skills.
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

• Experience working with recognised project delivery methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile or similar frameworks.
• Formal project management certifications are welcomed but demonstrable delivery experience is considered equally valuable.