IT Infrastructure Senior Project Manager - Day Rate Contract - Inside IR35

Company Description

At Telefónica Tech (part of the Telefónica Group) we believe in building a better world through secure digital enablement, focusing on empowering organisations through every stage of their digital journey, and solving their most complex business challenges with our comprehensive suite of technology solutions across Data & AI, Cyber Security, Cloud, Business Applications, and Modern Workplace.

Job Description

IT Infrastructure Project Manager - Contract (Inside IR35)
Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
Duration: 6 months
Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35)

We are seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Project Manager to deliver a portfolio of global infrastructure and office integration projects for a leading financial services organisation. The role involves coordinating multiple teams globally, ensuring successful end-to-end delivery within agreed timelines and budgets.

This is a hands-on delivery role operating within a matrix-managed environment , requiring strong stakeholder management and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of IT infrastructure and office integration projects .
• Manage office setups, relocations, expansions, and consolidations .
• Deliver trader voice and broker technology migrations (Cloud9, BT ITS / Trade Dealerboard, voice recording, broker wires).
• Coordinate AWS cloud migrations .
• Manage hardware refresh programmes across networks, servers, storage, databases (Oracle & SQL), Exchange/Outlook, UPS and PDU.
• Oversee WAN/LAN connectivity projects including Cisco networks, firewalls, switches, third-party carriers and B2B/extranet connectivity.
• Deliver corporate telephony integrations (Cisco, Microsoft Teams, video conferencing).
• Support collaboration platforms including SharePoint, Confluence and Jira.
• Manage domain migrations and rationalisation initiatives.
• Coordinate desktop and PC hardware refresh programmes .
• Manage governance, reporting, risks, budgets (£1m+) and stakeholder communication across global teams and time zones.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Prince2, PMI or equivalent project management certification .
• Strong experience delivering IT infrastructure projects with knowledge of servers, networks, storage, firewalls and enterprise platforms.
• Proven experience managing large-scale office relocations or office integrations .
• Experience delivering projects across technologies including AWS, Cisco networking, telephony, collaboration platforms and enterprise infrastructure refreshes .
• Strong understanding of change management lifecycle .
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) .
• Experience managing project budgets exceeding £1m .
• Ability to work effectively across global teams and multiple time zones .
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders .
• Delivery-focused with strong ownership, attention to detail and the ability to manage complex projects in demanding environments.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced global environment delivering high-impact infrastructure transformation programmes .

Additional Information

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join us in shaping the future of digital transformation at Telefónica Tech UK&I. Be part of a team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and fosters a positive work environment. Apply now to embark on a rewarding journey!

We encourage applications from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of: age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or beliefs and sexual orientation.

We look forward to hearing from you!

At Telefónica Tech, we believe inclusion is the bridge that empowers everyone to be their authentic selves. We celebrate and respect our differences because diversity drives innovation and makes us stronger.


Be yourself with us, and feel that you belong.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.


We are also committed to equity, accessible hiring practices, and creating an inclusive culture through many means including TogetHer (Women's network) and our Employee Resource Groups which include Diversity and Inclusion, Telefónica Tech Pride, Neurodiversity, ELEVATE (African and Caribbean heritage network), and Sustainability.

We don't believe hiring is a tick box exercise, so if you feel that you don't match the job description 100%, but would still be a great fit for role, please get in touch.