Job Opportunity: Programme Manager / Senior Project Manager – IT Transformation
Location: Remote
Contract Duration: 9 Months
Day Rate: £600 - £700 (Outside IR35)
Employer: IT Consultancy
End Client Sector: Utilities
Contact: james.robinson@forsythbarnes.com
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Programme Manager / Senior Project Manager to lead and deliver a major IT Transformation Programme for a well-established end client in the utilities sector, on behalf of a respected IT consultancy. This is a dynamic, hands-on role with oversight across several concurrent projects.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on a large-scale, enterprise-level transformation. You’ll be working closely with stakeholders across the business, ensuring successful planning, execution, and delivery of key initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and coordinate a complex IT transformation programme across multiple workstreams
* Deliver high-profile projects including:
* SharePoint migration
* Rollout of 20,000+ laptops across the organisation
* Network refresh and infrastructure upgrades
* Drive delivery timelines, ensure alignment with business goals, and manage dependencies across projects
* Work with technical teams, third-party vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful execution
* Provide clear reporting, risk management, and governance across the programme
* Ensure programme remains within scope, budget, and time constraints
Key Requirements:
* Proven experience as a Programme Manager or Senior Project Manager leading enterprise IT transformation projects
* Strong delivery track record in hardware rollouts, cloud-based migrations (e.g., SharePoint), and network infrastructure refresh projects
* Experience delivering in remote/hybrid environments
* Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and reporting skills
* Utilities sector experience desirable, but not essential
* Previous consultancy experience is advantageous