Migration Project Manager

Contract Opportunity: Migration Project Manager

Location: Edinburgh, UK (Remote-first with occasional travel as required)

Contract Type: 6-Month Contract

️ Working Style: Hybrid (On-site days as per client needs)

Rate: £450/day (inside IR35)

Travel: Required occasionally based on project demands

About the Role

We’re seeking experienced Migration Project Managers to deliver high-impact migration projects within the Life & Pensions sector . In this client-facing role, you will work closely with the Global Head of Migrations and a distributed team of subject matter experts to execute large-scale, technical migration projects with precision and accountability.

You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of migration initiatives from initiation through implementation, ensuring delivery is on time, within budget, and meets the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Lead end-to-end management of migration projects from initiation to go-live
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive portfolio plan covering scope, timeline, budget, and quality benchmarks
• Collaborate with migration SMEs to accurately estimate work effort and resource allocation
• Provide clear, accurate, and timely reporting to the Global Head of Migrations
• Proactively identify and manage risks, issues, assumptions, and dependencies, proposing mitigation strategies
• Support operational readiness and coordinate cross-functional planning and delivery
• Conduct post-implementation reviews and ensure lessons learned are shared within the wider PM community

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead, motivate, and manage virtual teams across multiple locations
• Maintain strong communication and accountability within the project team
• Support performance management in collaboration with line managers
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and contribute to internal process enhancement initiatives
• Actively participate in the broader project management community and share best practices
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership, ensuring transparent communication and alignment
• Stay current with CASS (Client Assets Sourcebook) developments relevant to project impact

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience managing data or asset migration projects (preferably within Life & Pensions)
• Technically hands-on with solid understanding of data models and migration tooling
• Exceptional stakeholder and client engagement skills – including C-level communication
• Track record of leading distributed, cross-functional teams
• In-depth understanding of business change and end-to-end migration processes
• Strong project governance and delivery planning background
• Skilled in Microsoft Project and project reporting tools
• Degree qualified or equivalent work experience
• PMP, PRINCE2, or similar project management certification preferred

Preferred Tools & Competencies

• Microsoft Project, Excel, JIRA, Confluence
• Data modelling / ETL tools experience
• Familiarity with CASS-compliant environments
• Ability to work independently, proactively, and strategically
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Right to Work Requirements

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. This includes:

• British Citizens
• Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) holders
• EU Settled Status holders
• Dependants of the above categories

❗ Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.