IT Mobilisation & Bid Manager ?? Location: Finsbury Park (London) ?? Travel: National across the UK ?? Create tomorrow together. Join our WPS business to lead the technology side of complex contract mobilisations—bringing people, platforms and processes together so our customers get a seamless start from day one. You’ll head up a talented team of Project Managers and Business Analysts, own the IT mobilisation plan end-to-end, and represent IT at every key forum from kick-off to go-live and hypercare. What you’ll lead ?? Mobilisation leadership: Own milestones, dependencies and stage-gates through go-live and post-go-live support. ????? People leadership: Line-manage PMs and BAs—setting objectives, coaching delivery excellence, and building a high-performing practice. ???? Systems & integrations: Oversee configuration and integrations between WPS platforms and client/supplier systems (APIs, file exchanges), ensuring data quality, security and performance. ??????? Stakeholder engagement: Build trusted relationships with clients, suppliers and internal teams; chair design reviews, readiness forums and cutover command centres. ???? What you’ll do ?? Be the IT voice at mobilisation kick-offs and steering groups—clarifying dependencies, risks and decisions. ???? Coordinate all IT workstreams—systems changes, data, training, go-live and hypercare delivered safely, on time and to client satisfaction. ??????????? Support bids and tenders: Review tender packs, shape robust IT responses, and represent IT in client demos and interviews. ?????? Governance & risk: Enforce mobilisation standards, provide risk/issue updates, and ensure accurate reporting to programme and senior forums. ?????? Continuously improve: Maintain and evolve the IT mobilisation process—playbooks, templates and document libraries—embedding lessons learned for consistency and quality. ?????? Resource planning: Identify and secure the right blend of PM, BA and SME support for each mobilisation. ???? What you’ll bring ?? Proven IT mobilisation delivery with end-to-end accountability. ?? Strong technical grounding: Systems integration, data migration, non-functional readiness, UAT and cutover/hypercare experience. ????????? Bid expertise: Tender reviews, solution authoring, demo preparation and delivery. ???? Excellent communication: Able to influence diverse stakeholders and translate technical decisions for non-technical audiences. ????? Qualifications: Degree or equivalent; PRINCE2/Agile; ITIL foundation desirable; knowledge of ISO 27001/GDPR. ?????? Behaviours: Calm under pressure, accountable, collaborative, curious, and consistently customer-focused. ???????????? Nice to have ?? Experience with WPS applications or working in the construction sector. ??? Ready to make your mark? ? Apply today and help us deliver technology mobilisations that just work for our people, our partners, and our customers.