Project Manager – Transformation (IT)
Function: Enterprise IT – Strategic Planning / Technology Enablement
Location: Remote (UK-based) with 1–2 days per month onsite in Chessington
Coverage: UK & US stakeholders (flexible hours; late meetings required)
Inside IR35
Role Overview:
We are hiring a Project Manager for two projects to lead complex IT-led transformation initiatives within a large enterprise Pharma environment.
This role requires a seasoned IT Project Manager with a strong background in blue-chip environments, and proven experience delivering multiple complex M&A integrations — particularly across infrastructure, networking, and enterprise IT landscapes.
The role requires strong delivery discipline across multiple workstreams, stakeholders, and geographies. You will own end-to-end project delivery: planning, execution, dependency management, risk control, and executive communication—working across Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Project Scope
* Lead IT-driven M&A integration projects within a large enterprise / pharma environment
* Manage multiple concurrent workstreams across infrastructure and enterprise IT
* Deliver integrations for small to mid-sized acquisitions, including:
* O365 tenant integrations
* Endpoint replacement and deployment
* Network and telephony integration
* Audio-visual and collaboration tools
* Server, application, and data centre migrations
* Cloud migrations
* Own end-to-end project delivery: planning, execution, risk management, and reporting
* Coordinate internal IT teams, external vendors, and third-party partners
* Manage dependencies, timelines, cost, and quality across complex programmes
* Provide clear status reporting and escalate risks/issues to senior stakeholders
* Operate across Agile and Waterfall delivery models as required
Requirements
* 5–7+ years IT Project Management experience
* 5+ years hands-on delivery of M&A IT integration projects
* Strong experience in infrastructure and networking projects, including:
* O365 / tenant consolidation
* Network circuits, routers, switches
* Telephony and conferencing platforms
* Endpoint deployments
* Data centre consolidation and cloud environments
* Experience working in blue-chip / enterprise environments
* Strong understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies
* Experience managing multiple parallel workstreams and dependencies
* Proven ability to identify, manage, and mitigate project risks
* Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
* Experience with standard PM tools (e.g. MS Project, Jira, Clarity, Confluence)
* Exposure to information security considerations in M&A projects
* PMP or equivalent certification preferred
* SAFe / Agile certification beneficial
* Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)