IT Project Manager - Windows 11
Posted 2 weeks ago by Octagon Group
£550 Per day
Inside
Onsite
Barbican, Greater London
Summary: The IT Project Manager will oversee a critical migration project from Windows 10 to Windows 11 for a leading financial services organization. This hands-on role demands strong technical project management skills and a deep understanding of risk and compliance frameworks within the banking sector. The position is contract-based for six months, requiring full-time onsite presence in Barbican, London. The role is classified as inside IR35 and offers a competitive daily rate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end project management of Windows 10 to Windows 11 enterprise migration
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, timelines, and resource allocation
- Manage stakeholder communications across technical and business teams
- Ensure strict adherence to risk management and compliance requirements
- Coordinate with infrastructure, security, and business application teams
- Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
- Facilitate steering committee meetings and provide regular project reporting
- Ensure minimal business disruption during migration phases
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as an IT Project Manager with full lifecycle project delivery
- Previous experience managing Windows OS migration projects (preferably Windows 10/11)
- Strong background in risk management and regulatory compliance
- Must have prior experience working within banking or financial services sector
- Excellent understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure and deployment methodologies
- Experience with project management methodologies (Prince2, Agile, or similar)
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment
Salary (Rate): £550 per day
City: Barbican
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: IT
IT Project Manager - Windows 10 to Windows 11 Migration
6 Month Contract | Barbican, London | Up to £550 per day | Inside IR35
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead a critical Windows 10 to Windows 11 migration project for a leading financial services organisation. This is a hands-on role requiring someone with strong technical project management skills and deep understanding of risk and compliance frameworks within the banking sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end project management of Windows 10 to Windows 11 enterprise migration
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, timelines, and resource allocation
- Manage stakeholder communications across technical and business teams
- Ensure strict adherence to risk management and compliance requirements
- Coordinate with infrastructure, security, and business application teams
- Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
- Facilitate steering committee meetings and provide regular project reporting
- Ensure minimal business disruption during migration phases
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience as an IT Project Manager with full lifecycle project delivery
- Previous experience managing Windows OS migration projects (preferably Windows 10/11)
- Strong background in risk management and regulatory compliance
- Must have prior experience working within banking or financial services sector
- Excellent understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure and deployment methodologies
- Experience with project management methodologies (Prince2, Agile, or similar)
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, regulated environment
Desirable Skills
- Relevant project management certifications (PMP, Prince2, MSP)
- Experience with SCCM, Intune, or similar deployment tools
- Knowledge of financial services regulations and governance frameworks
- Previous contractor experience in similar environments
Contract Details
- Duration: 6 months (with potential for extension)
- Location: Barbican, London (full-time onsite presence required)
- Rate: Up to £550 per day
- IR35 Status: Inside IR35
- Start Date: Immediate
Application Process
To apply, please submit your CV highlighting relevant Windows migration projects and banking/finance sector experience. Only candidates with demonstrable risk/compliance background and financial services experience will be considered.