Transformation Project Manager
Posted Today by ISR Recruitment
Negotiable
Outside
Hybrid
South East, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Transformation Project Manager will lead a recovery-focused project on a 3-month contract basis, specifically targeting a struggling technology program. The role requires a hands-on approach to diagnose issues, restore control, and implement a structured recovery plan. The ideal candidate will have experience in regulated infrastructure projects and the ability to engage effectively with technical teams. This position demands high accountability and the capacity to deliver under pressure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess current state of delivery, risks and failure points
- Identify root causes across technical, operational and stakeholder layers
- Re-establish governance, control and delivery confidence
- Define and execute a clear, realistic recovery plan
- Challenge technical assumptions and engage credibly with engineering teams
- Provide clear, structured reporting to senior stakeholders
Key Skills:
- Proven experience recovering failing or delayed technology projects
- Strong technical grounding - able to operate credibly with engineers
- Demonstrable track record of turnaround delivery under pressure
- Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis capability
- Experience in regulated environments (e.g. Transport, Utilities, Telecoms, Rail, etc.)
- Ability to operate with urgency, clarity, and minimal oversight
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Transformation Project Manager (Recovery Focus) 3-month contract (Outside IR35) Start: May 2026 Location: Hampshire/Dorset area (x2 days onsite per week) Market Rates
The Opportunity: You will be stepping into a project that’s off track. Limited time. High accountability. This is a short-term recovery brief requiring someone who can diagnose quickly, restore control and drive delivery without adding noise. A client program requires a technically savvy technical, hands-on Project Manager to take ownership of a struggling technology programme and implement a structured recovery plan. You will need experience from associated, regulated infrastructure projects e.g. Water, Electricity, Highways, Rail, Telecoms, etc.
What you’ll be doing:
- Assess current state of delivery, risks and failure points
- Identify root causes across technical, operational and stakeholder layers
- Re-establish governance, control and delivery confidence
- Define and execute a clear, realistic recovery plan
- Challenge technical assumptions and engage credibly with engineering teams
- Provide clear, structured reporting to senior stakeholders
What’s required:
- Proven experience recovering failing or delayed technology projects
- Strong technical grounding - able to operate credibly with engineers
- Demonstrable track record of turnaround delivery under pressure
- Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis capability
- Experience in regulated environments (e.g. Transport, Utilities, Telecoms, Rail, etc.)
- Ability to operate with urgency, clarity, and minimal oversight
Additional value:
- Exposure to test environments (labs, test track, etc.)
Further information: Please contact Simon Mattock here at ISR Recruitment on 07931 335 414 or email me a copy of your CV (simon@isr.uk.com) for a confidential call in the first instance?