Job Description
39 weeks contract role with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
• The Technical Transition Manager will lead and oversee technical transition projects within Barnet Council’s Growth division.
• This temporary role involves managing the planning, implementation, and delivery of technology and system changes, ensuring smooth transition processes, minimal disruption, and alignment with organisational objectives.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
• Manage end-to-end technical transition projects, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met.
• Coordinate across multiple teams, including IT, operations, and business stakeholders.
• Develop and implement transition plans, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular reporting to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, governance, and relevant regulatory standards.
• Identify and resolve technical issues during transitions, escalating when necessary
• Facilitate communication and training for staff impacted by system or technical changes.
• Collaborate with external suppliers or contractors as required to support transition objectives.
Skills/Experience:
• Proven experience in technical project or transition management.
• Strong understanding of IT systems, infrastructure, or software transitions.
• Ability to develop and execute detailed project plans.
• Experience in risk management and issue resolution.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Knowledge of governance and compliance in public sector environments.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in interim or temporary project delivery roles is advantageous.
Additional Information:
• Bi-Weekly Payments.
• Temporary role (39 weeks).
• Full-time, 36 hours per week.
• Location: 2 Bristol Avenue, Colindale, London.
• Pay: Umbrella: £759.28/day.
• Target interview date: 30 March 2026 (online).
Requirements
• Proven experience in technical project or transition management. • Strong understanding of IT systems, infrastructure, or software transitions. • Ability to develop and execute detailed project plans. • Experience in risk management and issue resolution. • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. • Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities. • Knowledge of governance and compliance in public sector environments. • Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. • Experience in interim or temporary project delivery roles is advantageous.