Interim Project Manager
Remote (UK-based) - occasional travel to site
3 Month Contract
£400 - £520 per day (IR35 Status to be determined)
Can you step into a portfolio of live technology projects mid-flight, get across the status, risks and commitments within days, and keep delivery on track without clients or teams feeling the handover?
We're looking for an Interim Project Manager to cover a portfolio of in-flight technology projects for a global business services organisation. You'll report to the Programme Manager, work remotely with occasional travel to site, and deliver through a hybrid of Agile and Waterfall.
What You'll Be Doing
Taking ownership of an in-flight project portfolio, quickly getting up to speed on status, risks and commitments
Managing scope, schedule, budget and quality across several projects, from detailed plans and baselines through to change control
Overseeing the full SDLC from initiation to production support, including migrations, working closely with Scrum Masters
Identifying and mitigating risks and issues, and producing weekly and monthly status reports, dashboards and steering committee updates
Leading cross-functional, multi-regional teams and building strong relationships with clients, vendors and internal stakeholders
Making sure delivery meets SLAs, KPIs, governance frameworks and security standards
What You'll Bring
5+ years' experience in technology project management, delivering complex projects from initiation to closure
PMP or PRINCE2 Practitioner certification, plus a degree in IT, engineering, business, project management or a related field
Proven delivery using hybrid Agile and Waterfall methodologies
A track record of picking up in-flight projects and running several at once without disruption to clients or teams
Confident budget and stakeholder management at all levels, using tools such as Jira, Asana or MS Project
Desirable: change management or organisational transformation, digital transformation or system implementation projects, ITIL or Lean Six Sigma certification, vendor and contract management, process improvement initiatives
This role may suit candidates who have held roles including: IT Project Manager, Technical Project Manag...
Interim Project Manager employer: Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd Careers
As a Senior AI Assurance Consultant, you will thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment that champions responsible AI adoption. Our company offers a collaborative work culture, competitive salary packages, and robust employee growth opportunities, including access to cutting-edge training and development resources. With offices in London, Manchester, and Glasgow, we provide a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance while engaging in meaningful projects that shape the future of AI.
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