IT Project Manager

Project Manager - Technology Transformation London | 24-Month Fixed-Term Contract | Hybrid Working (4 Days Office-Based) We are partnering with a large, multi-site organisation undertaking a major technology and operational transformation programme and are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the implementation of a workforce management and scheduling solution. This is a high-profile role where you will work with operational teams, senior stakeholders, and technology partners to deliver a business-critical platform that will enhance workforce planning, rostering, resource allocation, and day-to-day operational management across multiple locations. The Role As Project Manager, you will take ownership of delivery from mobilisation through to implementation and transition into business-as-usual. Working across multiple business units and stakeholders, you will ensure the programme is delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to strategic business objectives. Key responsibilities include: • Managing end-to-end project delivery, including planning, execution, governance, and implementation. • Owning project plans, milestones, budgets, risks, dependencies, and reporting. • Coordinating internal stakeholders, third-party suppliers, and implementation partners. • Managing delivery across multiple locations while balancing central standards with local operational requirements. • Leading governance forums and providing regular updates to senior stakeholders. • Identifying, managing, and escalating risks, issues, and dependencies. • Overseeing system integration activities, testing, data readiness, deployment, and cutover planning. • Supporting change management, user adoption, training, and operational readiness activities. • Building strong relationships across operational, technical, and leadership teams to drive successful outcomes. About You You will have a proven track record delivering complex technology and business transformation projects within large, operationally focused environments. Key requirements include: • Experience delivering large-scale technology transformation programmes. • Background implementing workforce management, scheduling, rostering, planning, or optimisation systems. • Strong stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior leadership teams. • Experience working across multiple sites, business units, or geographically dispersed teams. • Excellent project governance, planning, budgeting, and risk management capabilities. • Ability to translate business and operational requirements into effective technology solutions. • Experience delivering large-scale operational change initiatives. • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and build alignment across diverse stakeholder groups. Desirable Experience • Implementation experience of HASTUS or a similar workforce planning and scheduling platform. • Experience within complex operational, logistics, resource-planning, or service-led environments. • Exposure to federated or decentralised operating models. If you are an experienced Project Manager with a background in workforce management systems and complex transformation delivery, we'd be keen to hear from you.