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Infrastructure Technology Project Manager

  • Location:

    Manchester

  • Sector:

    Technology

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    Up to £60000 per annum

  • Contact:

    Ellie Dye

  • Contact email:

    Ellie.Dye@oliverjames.com

  • Job ref:

    JOB-092024-258613_1729591005

  • Published:

    about 1 month ago

  • Expiry date:

    2024-11-21

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

Overview: Our client, a dynamic and innovative organisation, is looking for a passionate IT Project Manager to join their team. This role is ideal for someone who sets high standards and thrives in a collaborative environment. You will manage IT infrastructure projects focused on integrating newly acquired businesses into the company's IT operating model.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead IT projects that integrate acquired businesses into the IT framework.
  • Create detailed project plans and ensure successful execution.
  • Collaborate with the Acquisition Integration project team and the IT Integration & End User Compute team.
  • Contribute to improving the IT Integration Methodology.
  • Identify and resolve issues to ensure seamless project delivery.
  • Partner with the Senior IT Technical Project Manager to manage technology plans for end-user devices, including:
    • Mobile phones
    • Windows laptops/desktops/tablets
    • Peripherals
    • Hosting solutions (servers, key systems, on-premises to cloud)
  • Standardise connectivity and security for new sites post-acquisition.
  • OverseeO365 tenant migrations, including:
    • User groups
    • Permissions and licenses
    • Device and user policies
  • Ensure technical requirements for mergers and acquisitions are met by:
    • Tracking issues from the Acquisition Due Diligence team.
    • Communicating changes effectively.
    • Proposing and implementing improvements.
    • Identifying risks and resource needs promptly.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • At least 3 years of experience in IT project management, particularly with infrastructure projects.
  • Proven experience in IT integration, including planning and delivery.
  • Expertise in on-premises to cloud migrations (Azure, AWS, or private cloud).
  • Experience in:
    • Large-scale device migrations
    • IT transition and transformation planning
    • Hardware inventories and reconciliation (CMDB)
  • Strong knowledge of Office 365 administration.
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Experience managing third-party suppliers and contracts.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Willingness to travel nationwide and a full clean driving license.
  • A proactive team player and self-starter with a strong understanding of technical environments, data stores, and backups.

Preferred Background:

  • Experience as a hands-on IT Engineer is advantageous.
  • Background in small in-house IT teams or MSPs supporting multiple clients.
  • Experience in mobile phone transition planning and delivery.
  • Proven track record in managing mergers and acquisitions and delivering multiple small to medium IT projects that drive business change.
  • Familiarity with engineering, insurance, customer service, or financial services sectors is a plus.
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