Senior Project Manager - Contract
Belfast (Hybrid - 3 days onsite/2 remote)
6-month contract (March-August 2026, extension possible)
Utilities

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to deliver complex Digital, IT and Microsoft 365 transformation projects within a large, regulated utilities organisation.The role will focus on driving adoption of Microsoft 365 modern workplace capabilities following a recent Windows 11 and M365 migration, working with internal teams and third-party suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of medium to large-scale Digital and IT transformation projects
• Own project planning, budgets, risks, issues, dependencies, and change control
• Manage third-party suppliers and delivery partners
• Provide regular reporting to programme management
• Lead multidisciplinary teams within a Matrix environment
• Engage senior stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes

Required Experience

• 10+ years delivering complex IT/Digital/business transformation projects
• Strong experience with PRINCE2 or similar, plus Agile/Waterfall delivery
• Proven track record managing large budgets and complex project plans
• Senior-level stakeholder and supplier management experience
• Strong PMO governance, risk, and issue management expertise

Microsoft 365 Expertise (Essential)

• Leading Modern Workplace/Microsoft 365 adoption programmes
• Maximising value from Microsoft Enterprise licencing (E5/F3)
• Creating M365 adoption roadmaps
• Using Adoption Score & Secure Score
• Experience with Intune, Autopilot, Defender, DLP
• Desirable: Microsoft Purview/Information Protection

Additional Information

• Hybrid working: 3 days onsite in Belfast
• Experience in regulated or utilities environments highly desirable

Apply now or contact us for further details.

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