Data Centre Project Manager

Data Centre Project Manager

Posted 5 days ago by Stott and May

£750 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
City of London, UK

Summary: The Technical Project Manager will oversee a critical Data Centre Migration project for a UK government client, requiring current SC clearance. The role encompasses full lifecycle project management, ensuring compliance with security standards while minimizing service disruption. The position is hybrid, based in Westminster, London, and is a 12-month contract inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the Data Centre to Data Centre Migration project.
  • Manage project lifecycle including planning, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards.
  • Oversee technical aspects of the migration.
  • Minimize disruption to services during the migration process.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience in delivering data centre/infrastructure migrations.
  • Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure (networking, servers, firewalls, cloud).
  • Familiarity with government projects, change management, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning.
  • Proficient in project management tools like MS Project, JIRA, and Confluence.
  • Current SC clearance and eligibility for eSC.

Salary (Rate): £750 daily

City: Westminster

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Technical Project Manager - Data Centre Migration (SC Cleared)
Location: Westminster, London (Hybrid 50/50)
Contract: 12 months | 1 week notice | Inside IR35
Rate: £700-£750 inside

We're seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead a critical Data Centre to Data Centre Migration for a UK government client. You must hold current SC clearance and be eligible for eSC (ideally cleared with the Home Office or another Govt department in the past 12 months).

The role involves full lifecycle project leadership, from planning and risk management to stakeholder engagement, governance, and technical oversight. You'll ensure minimal disruption to services and full compliance with security and regulatory standards.

Essential:

Proven experience delivering data centre/infrastructure migrations

Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure (networking, servers, firewalls, cloud, etc.)

Familiarity with Govt projects, change management, DR, and BCP

Proficient with tools like MS Project, JIRA, Confluence

Apply now to lead a high-impact programme in a secure, mission-critical environment