Project Manager - Outside IR35

Our client is urgently looking for an experienced Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis, initially for 12 months with a view to extend.

Please note, the role is OUTSIDE of IR35. The position is hybrid and will involve 2-3 days per week in their London or Oxford offices.

The Project Manager will play a key role in a large transformation programme, ensuring that multiple external systems and third-party environments are effectively managed, coordinated, and available when required. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing complex integrations, managing dependencies, and ensuring smooth releases in a fast-paced environment.

Project Manager – Key Skills:

Lead and manage the delivery of multiple projects focused on transforming the customer experience, with an emphasis on Salesforce and Release Management
Coordinate external systems and third parties to ensure environments are available, aligned, and prepared for releases
Develop and manage project plans, ensuring delivery against milestones, timelines, and budgets
Oversee release schedules and manage dependencies across teams, ensuring minimal disruption and smooth transitions
Ensure effective stakeholder management, working closely with internal teams, external vendors, and partners
Identify, manage, and mitigate risks and issues related to release processes and third-party systems integration
Provide regular updates to senior management, keeping them informed on project status, risks, and key decisions
Foster a collaborative team environment, ensuring all parties are aligned on goals and deliverables

Proven experience as a Project Manager in large-scale transformation programmes
Strong Release Management experience, ideally with Salesforce as a key platform
Demonstrated experience managing and coordinating multiple external systems and third-party vendors
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment, with a focus on delivery and problem-solving
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and drive outcomes
Strong understanding of environment management and system dependencies in a Salesforce ecosystem
Project Management certifications (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP) would be an advantage

Project Manager – Outside IR35

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