Project manager – Windows Server Upgrade

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Job Title: IT Project Manager – Windows 11 Upgrade

Duration: 3–6 month initial contract (likely extension)

Start: ASAP

Salary: Dependent on experience

We are supporting a large, global professional services organisation undergoing a significant technology transformation. As part of this, they are looking to bring in experienced IT Project Managers to support a business‑critical End User Technology programme.

This role will focus on delivering a firm‑wide Windows 11 upgrade ahead of the Windows 10 end‑of‑life deadline. The objective is to ensure a controlled, low‑disruption rollout across a large user base while maintaining business continuity and meeting security and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and manage the end‑to‑end delivery of a Windows 11 upgrade programme
  • Develop and maintain detailed delivery plans aligned to business priorities
  • Coordinate device readiness activities including hardware and application compatibility
  • Work closely with infrastructure, end user computing, security and service desk teams
  • Act as the central point of coordination between IT and business stakeholders
  • Manage rollout, pilot groups, testing and go‑live activities
  • Oversee hyper‑care support and ensure smooth transition into BAU
  • Identify and mitigate risks, including application compatibility and capacity constraints
  • Maintain RAID logs, reporting and provide clear updates to senior stakeholders
  • Support change and communications, ensuring users are prepared for the upgrade

Key Requirements

  • Proven experience delivering large scale Windows 10 to 11 or similar OS upgrade programmes
  • Strong end‑to‑end IT project delivery experience within infrastructure or EUC environments
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Experience working within professional services, legal or financial services environments preferred
  • Relevant project management certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP or Agile

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Job Description:

Job Title: IT Project Manager – Windows 11 Upgrade

Duration: 3–6 month initial contract (likely extension)

Start: ASAP

Salary: Dependent on experience

We are supporting a large, global professional services organisation undergoing a significant technology transformation. As part of this, they are looking to bring in experienced IT Project Managers to support a business‑critical End User Technology programme.

This role will focus on delivering a firm‑wide Windows 11 upgrade ahead of the Windows 10 end‑of‑life deadline. The objective is to ensure a controlled, low‑disruption rollout across a large user base while maintaining business continuity and meeting security and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and manage the end‑to‑end delivery of a Windows 11 upgrade programme
  • Develop and maintain detailed delivery plans aligned to business priorities
  • Coordinate device readiness activities including hardware and application compatibility
  • Work closely with infrastructure, end user computing, security and service desk teams
  • Act as the central point of coordination between IT and business stakeholders
  • Manage rollout, pilot groups, testing and go‑live activities
  • Oversee hyper‑care support and ensure smooth transition into BAU
  • Identify and mitigate risks, including application compatibility and capacity constraints
  • Maintain RAID logs, reporting and provide clear updates to senior stakeholders
  • Support change and communications, ensuring users are prepared for the upgrade

Key Requirements

  • Proven experience delivering large scale Windows 10 to 11 or similar OS upgrade programmes
  • Strong end‑to‑end IT project delivery experience within infrastructure or EUC environments
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Experience working within professional services, legal or financial services environments preferred
  • Relevant project management certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP or Agile

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Posted: May 13th, 2026