The public sector client is looking to recruit a Transition Deployment Manager for a 6 month temporary contract, which is mostly home-based, although there will be a requirement for you to travel into the clients headquarters in London on occasion and other office sites as and when requested. The successful candidate will have a valid SC Clearance. Due to the nature of the assignment, the client is looking to recruit UK Nationals for this particular job. Please Note; This assignment sits outside of IR35.

The Transition Deployment Manager for the Echo2 programme is responsible for assisting with the re-provisioning of Network services and managing the effective transition of services to new Suppliers. The role reports to the Echo2 Transition Lead.

· Experience of transitioning large and complex IT projects in UK public sector.
· The role holder is expected to act with minimum supervision and to deliver to schedule whilst balancing multiple priorities. Support will be provided as required and requested. The role holder is expected to be self-driven and motivated.
· Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
· Exposure to a variety of project management and delivery methodologies and techniques, both Waterfall and Agile

· Ensure adherence to the transition strategy and requirements for all Echo2 procurements and projects
· Ensure solutions are relevant whilst minimising business impact and provide the Client with cost effective and sustainable solutions
· Assist with the creation of Echo2 transition project plans.
· Validate and assure Supplier produced project plans to ensure they are commensurate with project plans and objectives of the Programme.
· Contribute to the development and delivery of the Programme plan as directed by the Echo2 Transition Lead
· Effectively manage multiple stakeholders inside and outside the programme to ensure suppliers adhere to service implementation and service delivery governance and best practice.
· Ensure all services delivered are capable of acceptance into live service and that transition risks are clearly understood with suitable mitigations are in place where required
· Manage implementations effectively and create detailed cutover plans.
· Participate in cross functional workshops as required
· Assist the Echo2 Transition Lead in keeping track of inflight and proposed projects that impact the transition activities of the Programme.
· Work closely and collaboratively with the wider Programme team
· Assist the Test Manager to ensure transition related test quality gates have been passed.
· Work collaboratively with the Client Partner Teams and Suppliers to ensure environmental remediation requirements are identified and resolved prior to the deployment of the new Echo2 solution(s)

· Good knowledge of ITSM frameworks, methods and standards
· Familiarity with IT networks (WAN, Wi-Fi, Internet, firewalls, routers) advantageous.
· Management of network refreshes/upgrades advantageous
· Ability to work with multiple suppliers and provide guidance as required
· Knowledge of established and emerging SD-WAN technologies an advantage