We are partnering with a well-established organization seeking a versatile Project Manager to join their dynamic IT team for a 6-month fixed-term contract.

This role is critical for a high-priority Legacy Upgrade Project. You will be responsible for balancing the delivery of software enhancements alongside a major infrastructure overhaul, specifically migrating and upgrading legacy servers to Windows Server 2022.

• Location: Wokingham (min 2-3 days per week onsite)
• Duration: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract (FTC)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the dual-track delivery of software development sprints and infrastructure upgrades (including Server 2022 migrations).
• Partner with Development, Infrastructure, QA, and Product teams to ensure legacy software remains compatible with new server environments.
• Identify complex dependencies between hardware lifecycles and software release cycles; remove impediments to keep both tracks on schedule.
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on team velocity, server migration milestones, financial health, and project roadblocks.
• Assist with project roadmap documentation, prioritizing critical security patches and infrastructure stability alongside functional software updates.

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven experience managing both complex software development projects and infrastructure/migration projects.
• A strong understanding of the implications of Server 2022 upgrades, virtualization, and environment parity for development teams.
• A proven understanding of Project Management principles (Agile/Scrum for software and Waterfall/Structured for infrastructure deployments).
• Proficiency in Azure DevOps (for tracking development), as well as the standard Microsoft Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Teams).
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities, effectively dealing with the technical pressure of go-live migration windows and software releases.

Note that this opportunity is being offered on a 6 month Fixed Term Contract and requires candidate to commute to the Wokingham site several times per week.

Apply as soon as possible and one of our team will reach out to discuss further.

My client is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applications will be judged on merit and skill, regardless of background.

Ripple Recruitment is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we cannot reply to every applicant. If you have not heard back within 7 days then your application has been unsuccessful.