IT Project Manager

Venn Group are working with a local authority client in London to recruit an IT Project Manager to deliver a Windows 11 upgrade and rollout.

The contract is initially for 3 months, and is expected to run for 6 months.

• IR35 Status: Inside of IR35
• Pay rate: £475 umbrella
• Onsite requirement: 3 days per week in London

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop a comprehensive project plan for the rollout of devices with W11 across the estate, together with deliverables and milestones
• Work with users to coordinate project tasks and ensure that information needed for the refresh is provided and timelines met
• Create and oversee the Windows 11 deployment process, to ensure that the rollout order is managed and adhered to
• Manage 2x Windows 11 Rollout Desktop Engineers
• Plan and oversee the migration of one of the organisation’s core applications to a hosted Citrix environment
• Support the Technical Architect in ensuring application testing and readiness including ensuring specialist software required for accessibility reasons
• Implement and maintain the asset management tool, ensuring all new devices and software under Windows 11 are registered
• Arrange and chair monthly Programme Board meetings to report progress
• Arrange weekly catch-up meetings to provide updates on progress and to ensure project remains on track
• Maintain the Risk Log and Actions Log
• Work with comms to ensure programme and project timescales are understood
• Provide detailed documentation around deployment process including guides and procedures/processes
• Ensure end-user training and support is in place post migration

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience of working within the public sector 
• Knowledge of Windows operating systems, deployment tools (including InTune and AutoPilot), and desktop/server infrastructure
• Demonstrated experience in managing IT projects with an understanding of principles including Agile, preferably with a focus on operating system migrations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with stakeholders and technical teams
• Ability to identify and resolve technical issues and project challenges
• Ability to manage and present to all levels of the organisation