Project Manager - Service Transition

Contract Project Manager - IT Service TransitionLocation: North East/YorkshireDay Rate: CompetitiveWe''re looking for an experienced Contract Project Manager to lead a high-profile IT Service Transition as part of a wider transformation programme. This role sits at the heart of a move to a multi-supplier operating model, ensuring services are transitioned smoothly, safely, and with minimal disruption to the business.This is a delivery-focused role where you''ll take ownership of transition planning, supplier coordination, and readiness into BAU.What you''ll be doing:Own and deliver the end-to-end service transition plan across multiple suppliersManage transition waves, dependencies, milestones, risks and issuesCoordinate incumbent and incoming suppliers within a structured SIAM environmentDrive clear governance, reporting, and stakeholder engagement at all levelsEnsure services meet acceptance criteria across people, process, technology and dataOversee knowledge transfer and asset handover between suppliersAlign processes and tooling, including ITSM platforms such as ServiceNowEnsure a controlled, low-risk handover into BAU operationsWhat we''re looking for:Proven track record delivering complex IT service transitions in multi-supplier environmentsStrong understanding of ITIL service management and transition principlesExperience across outsourcing, insourcing, or supplier restructuring programmesAbility to manage multiple workstreams or transition waves simultaneouslyStrong ..... full job details .....