At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead application rationalisation projects and manage cross-functional teams for successful delivery.
- Company: A top IT Infrastructure and Services Consultancy with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment with excellent career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact by streamlining applications and enhancing organisational efficiency.
- Qualifications: Proven project management experience and strong stakeholder engagement skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
A leading Independent IT Infrastructure and Services Consultancy are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead an end-to-end delivery project of application rationalisation and environment decommissioning across a complex, multi-application landscape.
6 month contract Inside IR35 Based in Hatfield Up to £550 per day
You will be a self-sufficient delivery leader with strong governance, stakeholder management, and technical programme experience, driving measurable outcomes across cross-functional teams.
Programme Overview- Manage a portfolio of 35+ applications across the organisation
- Support Cyber-led prioritisation and build on initial assessments
- Define and execute the application disposition strategy, including:
- Migration to strategic platforms
- Integration into enterprise systems
- Decommissioning of legacy or redundant applications
- Deliver full legacy environment decommissioning
- Ensure alignment with Cyber Security, Enterprise Architecture, and business continuity requirements
- Lead full lifecycle delivery of application rationalisation workstreams (initiation to closure)
- Develop and manage integrated delivery plans, migration/decommissioning roadmaps, and dependencies
- Coordinate across applications, infrastructure, cyber security, and data migration teams
- Establish strong governance, ensuring proactive risk, issue, and dependency management
- Ensure compliance with security, cyber, and change/release controls
- Provide clear, confident reporting to senior stakeholders
- Act as the primary delivery owner, aligning business and technical priorities
- Manage vendors, budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation to deliver within scope, time, and cost
- Support business cases for migration and decommissioning decisions
Project Manager (Application Rationalisation) employer: Hays
As a leading Independent IT Infrastructure and Services Consultancy, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that values innovation and collaboration. Our Hatfield location offers a vibrant environment where Project Managers can thrive, with opportunities for professional growth and development through engaging projects and a supportive team. We are committed to empowering our employees with the tools and resources they need to succeed, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in IT consultancy.
