IT Transition Project Manager

IT Transition Project ManagerBanking & Technology Location: Central London Type: 6-Month Contract Day Rate: £726.43 (Inside IR35) An international bank in Central London is seeking an experienced IT Transition Project Manager to deliver a technology service transition from a third-party provider (on-site in London) to an in-house IT infrastructure team in India. This 24/7 service encompasses system monitoring and batch processing, involving the seamless transfer of responsibilities and technical knowledge from a 13-person London-based team to a 17-strong team in India. The successful candidate will ensure seamless knowledge transfer, service continuity, and adherence to technical and organisational best practices.Key Responsibilities Plan and manage the whole end-to-end transition lifecycle for the IT service. Execute robust knowledge transfer programmes, ensuring documentation, training, and process mapping.Oversee technical cutover, service connections, and network integration for a smooth switchover.Essential Skills & Experience Proven track record in IT service transition.Strong hands-on IT Project Management skills, with experience delivering technology transitions.In-depth knowledge of IT infrastructure operations, systems monitoring, and 24/7 IT service models.Demonstrable ability to coordinate technical knowledge transfer programmes and manage service onboarding/cutover.Keywords & Beneficial Experience IT Service Transition, IT Project Manager, Infrastructure Project Manager, Delivery Manager, Technology Change, Service Migration, Knowledge Transfer, Cutover, Onboarding, 24/7 Operations, Stakeholder Management, IT Service Transition Manager, IT Delivery Manager, IT Infrastructure Manager, Infrastructure Transition Lead.

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