Title: Technical IT Project Manager - Migration Project
Type: Contract (Outside IR35)
Duration: 3 months initially, with potential extension
Location: Remote (UK-wide) or Hybrid (London)
Start Date: January 2026
Robert Half are supporting a Venture Build firm as they exit a successful venture. This contract role is focused on managing a complex carve-out and migration project for a leading technology organisation. The project involves transitioning systems to enable a venture to operate independently, requiring strong technical and project management expertise.
Project Context
* Objective: Complete a separation and migration of platforms and services for a newly independent entity.
* Scope: Includes Google Workspace and Slack migrations, integration with third-party vendors, and coordination across multiple technical teams.
* Complexity: Multi-platform migration, vendor accountability, and stakeholder engagement at all levels.
Key Responsibilities
* Migration Strategy & Execution: Develop and implement a detailed migration plan, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.
* Vendor Management: Coordinate and hold third-party vendors accountable for deliverables.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with technical teams and senior stakeholders.
* Technical Oversight: Lead migrations with a focus on Google Workspace (Drive, Gmail, etc.) and Slack.
Essential Skills
* Google-to-Google Migration Expertise: Proven track record in similar projects.
* Hands-on Google Workspace & Slack Migration Experience: Deep technical understanding of these platforms.
* Cloud Knowledge: Familiarity with AWS and GCP environments.
* Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Strong communication and coordination skills.
Desirable Skills
* HRIS Platforms: Experience with HR systems such as HiBob (preffered).
* Atlassian Tools: Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, etc.
Ideal Candidate Profile
* Experienced IT Project Manager with a technical background.
* Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong problem-solving and organisational skills.
* Cloud platform familiarity (AWS/GCP).
* Vendor and stakeholder management experience in complex carve-out projects.
* Legal Entity rationilisation experience or similar will be highly desirable.
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