Location: Sheffield (Hybrid)
Rate: £500–£550 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract: Initial contract with potential for long term extension
Start: ASAP
We are looking to onboard 2x experienced Technical Infrastructure Project Managers to support a major, long-term technology transformation programme within a leading banking organisation.
We are seeking proactive, technically capable Project Managers who can take ownership of delivery, work effectively with infrastructure engineering teams and drive projects forward with minimal supervision.
These are hands on project delivery roles, requiring individuals who can understand technical challenges, manage dependencies and work collaboratively with a range of technical and business stakeholders.
Manage end-to-end delivery of technical infrastructure projects within a large-scale transformation programme.
Work closely with infrastructure engineers, technical SMEs, architects and workstream leads to coordinate delivery.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, milestones, dependencies and delivery schedules.
Proactively identify and resolve risks, issues and blockers, escalating appropriately where necessary.
Coordinate technical activities across multiple teams, suppliers and stakeholders.
Monitor project progress, challenge delivery timelines and ensure agreed milestones are achieved.
Provide clear, accurate project reporting and maintain appropriate governance and RAID management.
Build effective working relationships and take ownership of delivering successful outcomes.
Essential Experience Proven experience as an IT / Technical Infrastructure Project Manager delivering complex technology projects.
Strong understanding of IT infrastructure environments, ideally including infrastructure migrations, upgrades, deployments or transformation.
Experience working directly with infrastructure engineering teams and technical specialists.
Strong project management fundamentals, including planning, RAID, dependencies, governance and stakeholder management.
Ability to understand technical discussions, challenge constructively and translate technical issues into clear delivery actions.
Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work independently and take accountability for delivery.
Desirable Experience
Exposure to mainframe environments, including IBM Z, z/OS or related technologies.
Experience delivering projects involving storage, infrastructure automation, security or enterprise platforms.
Experience within large, complex enterprise technology environments.
Financial services experience is beneficial but not essential .
The roles are aligned to Sheffield, with a hybrid working arrangement. Candidates must be comfortable attending the office when required for workshops, meetings and other project activities, with a formal expectation of two days per week onsite.
The programme is expected to run through to June 2028, offering the potential for longer-term contract opportunities.
We are particularly interested in individuals who combine strong technical project management experience with a positive, proactive attitude, excellent stakeholder skills and a genuine willingness to take ownership of delivery.
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Infrastructure Project Manager in Sheffield employer: Essential Consulting
Join a leading UK financial services organisation that champions innovation and technical excellence, offering a flexible hybrid working environment across the UK. As a Technical Development Lead, you'll thrive in a culture that values hands-on leadership, continuous learning, and collaboration, with ample opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work on cutting-edge AWS technologies. Enjoy competitive daily rates and the potential for contract extension while being part of a transformative technology programme that encourages creativity and challenges the status quo.
