Project Manager 2 (PM2)

Join a leading technology company as a Project Manager 2
Job OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Project Manager (PM2) to lead the end-to-end delivery of large-scale, complex technology and business transformation initiatives within a corporate enterprise environment.This role requires a self-sufficient, delivery-focused Project Manager with a proven track record of managing concurrent projects across global teams, vendors, and senior business stakeholders. The successful candidate will bring strong governance, commercial acumen, and the ability to deliver enterprise-wide business change alongside technology transformation.You will lead programmes spanning software implementations, cloud transformation, infrastructure modernisation, and corporate change initiatives, operating across Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery models.

Title: Project Manager 2

Location: Hatfield

Rate: UMB - £400/day to £500/day (Inside IR35)

Start/End Date: 06-July-2026 to 31-Dec-2026 (rolling with 6 months renewals)

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 09:00-17:30

Key Responsibilities

• Shape and define large-scale project scope, objectives, and success criteria, supported by comprehensive business cases and delivery plans
• Deliver complex programmes covering software implementation, application modernisation, and cloud migration (on-premise to SaaS/IaaS/PaaS)
• Manage end-to-end delivery, including requirements, design, build, test, deployment, data migration, and cutover
• Drive Agile and hybrid delivery, including sprint planning, backlog management, and release coordination
• Utilise Jira and Confluence to manage delivery, track progress, and maintain clear, auditable project documentation
• Lead security, compliance, and risk remediation initiatives, working closely with InfoSec and governance teams
• Deliver infrastructure and platform initiatives across server, virtualisation (VMware), networking, and cloud environments
• Manage third-party suppliers, contracts, and commercial performance
• Ensure strong stakeholder engagement across corporate functions, including IT, Finance, HR, and Operations
• Balance multiple concurrent projects, maintaining quality, timeline, and budget control

Key Requirements

• Proven track record delivering enterprise-scale programmes within corporate environments, including significant business change
• Demonstrated experience leading corporate-level transformation initiatives, not solely IT delivery
• Strong working knowledge and hands-on use of Jira and Confluence for project delivery and reporting
• Extensive experience operating within Agile delivery frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFU) alongside Waterfall approaches
• Experience managing large, complex, multi-million-pound projects with multiple stakeholders and suppliers
• Strong commercial acumen including budget ownership, cost control, and supplier negotiation
• Experience delivering across:
• Software implementations (ERP, CRM, enterprise platforms)
• Application upgrades and modernisation
• Cloud transformation programmes
• Infrastructure and security initiatives
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, including engagement at C-level
• Strong leadership capability with experience managing global, distributed teams
• High level of emotional intelligence, with the ability to adapt leadership style and manage conflict effectively

Qualifications & Certifications

• PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent Project Management certification (essential)
• Strong Agile accreditation or experience (eg, Scrum Master, SAFe)
• ITIL certification desirable

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