Project Manager - IT

Title: Technical IT Project Manager - Migration Project Type: Contract (Outside IR35)Duration: 3 months initially, with potential extension Location: Remote (UK-wide) or Hybrid (London)Start Date: January 2026

Robert Half are supporting a Venture Build firm as they exit a successful venture. This contract role is focused on managing a complex carve-out and migration project for a leading technology organisation. The project involves transitioning systems to enable a venture to operate independently, requiring strong technical and project management expertise.

Project Context
  • Objective: Complete a separation and migration of platforms and services for a newly independent entity.
  • Scope: Includes Google Workspace and Slack migrations, integration with third-party vendors, and coordination across multiple technical teams.
  • Complexity: Multi-platform migration, vendor accountability, and stakeholder engagement at all levels.
Key Responsibilities
  • Migration Strategy & Execution: Develop and implement a detailed migration plan, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.
  • Vendor Management: Coordinate and hold third-party vendors accountable for deliverables.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate effectively with technical teams and senior stakeholders.
  • Technical Oversight: Lead migrations with a focus on Google Workspace (Drive, Gmail, etc.) and Slack.
Essential Skills
  • Google-to-Google Migration Expertise: Proven track record in similar projects.
  • Hands-on Google Workspace & Slack Migration Experience: Deep technical understanding of these platforms.
  • Cloud Knowledge: Familiarity with AWS and GCP environments.
  • Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Strong communication and coordination skills.
Desirable Skills
  • HRIS Platforms: Experience with HR systems such as HiBob (preffered).
  • Atlassian Tools: Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, etc.
Ideal Candidate Profile
  • Experienced IT Project Manager with a technical background.
  • Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong problem-solving and organisational skills.
  • Cloud platform familiarity (AWS/GCP).
  • Vendor and stakeholder management experience in complex carve-out projects.
  • Legal Entity rationilisation experience or similar will be highly desirable.

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Job Details

Company
Robert Half
Location
London, South East, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Contractor
Salary
Salary negotiable
Posted