At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the IT separation programme, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruption.
- Company: Dynamic organisation focused on strategic business separations.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a team that values innovation and offers excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact by managing high-stakes IT projects in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in IT programme management and strong stakeholder engagement skills.
The predicted salary is between 59576 - 70089 £ per year.
Interim IT Separation Lead Programme Manager
We are seeking an experienced Interim IT Separation Lead Programme Manager to lead the end-to-end technology separation of a business unit as part of a strategic business separation programme.
This is a high-impact role responsible for delivering the successful separation of approximately 200 users across 41 identified IT systems, services, and ensuring business continuity while minimising operational and technical risk.
Reporting to the MD, you will take ownership of the planning, governance, and execution of the IT separation programme.
You will work closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, third-party suppliers, and senior leadership to deliver a seamless transition within agreed timelines and budget.
Key responsibilities include
- Leading the end-to-end IT separation programme from planning through to execution.
- Developing and managing detailed separation plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, and governance.
- Coordinating the separation of infrastructure, applications, data, user environments, and IT services.
- Ensuring business continuity throughout the transition with minimal disruption to users.
- Managing internal teams, external partners, and third-party vendors to deliver agreed outcomes.
- Identifying and mitigating technical, operational, and security risks.
- Providing regular programme updates and reporting to senior stakeholders.
- Overseeing cutover planning, testing, and post-separation stabilisation.
You will be an experienced IT Programme Manager with a demonstrable track record of successfully delivering IT separations, carve-outs, acquisitions, or complex business transformation programmes, ideally within mid-sized UK organisations.
You will bring
- Proven experience leading IT separation or acquisition programmes from initiation to completion.
- Strong programme and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent understanding of IT infrastructure, enterprise systems, and business-critical services.
- Experience managing multiple workstreams and third-party suppliers.
- Ability to balance strategic planning with hands‑on programme delivery.
- Strong communication and leadership skills with the confidence to engage at executive level.
- Technical Knowledge
A strong understanding of the following technologies is essential
- Microsoft 365
- Windows environments
- Active Directory
- Cloud technologies
- Cybersecurity principles and controls
- Experience of data migration, identity separation, infrastructure transition, and user migration would be highly advantageous
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Programme Manager in Margate employer: Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd
Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a vibrant work culture in Mid Kent where teamwork and customer satisfaction are at the forefront. Employees benefit from competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and development. With a focus on collaboration and a customer-first approach, this role provides a meaningful opportunity to make a real impact within the company.
Contact Details:
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