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CIS Transformation Manager

On-site in London·Added today (last checked 11 Nov)

Our summary

Work mode
On-site, London
Closing date
Apply by Sunday 27 December

Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Mandatory Certifications
  • PRINCE2 Practitioner or PMP
  • ITIL Foundation
Preferred Certifications
  • PMP (Project Management Professional)
  • PRINCE2 Practitioner
  • Agile / Scrum Certification
  • Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner

The role

We are seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of critical IT infrastructure projects across enterprise environments. The successful candidate will manage end-to-end project lifecycles involving data centers, cloud migration, network transformation, workplace services, cybersecurity, server infrastructure, and enterprise technology deployments while ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and timelines.
Project Delivery & Governance
  • Manage multiple IT infrastructure projects from initiation through closure.
  • Develop project charters, project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet business objectives.
  • Establish project governance, reporting structures, and stakeholder communication plans.
  • Conduct regular project reviews, status meetings, and steering committee presentations.
Infrastructure Transformation
  • Lead projects involving:
    • Data Center Migration
    • Cloud Migration (Azure, AWS)
    • Office Relocation and IT Setup
    • Network Refresh and Transformation
    • Microsoft 365 Deployments
    • Active Directory and Entra ID Modernization
    • Security and Compliance Initiatives
    • Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Programs
Stakeholder Management
  • Engage with business leaders, technical teams, vendors, and third-party service providers.
  • Communicate project risks, dependencies, and progress updates to senior management.
  • Drive executive-level discussions and decision-making processes.
Risk & Financial Management
  • Manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
  • Develop contingency and recovery plans where required.
  • Maintain RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) logs.
Vendor & Resource Management
  • Coordinate internal teams and external suppliers.
  • Manage Statements of Work (SOWs), contracts, and vendor deliverables.
  • Ensure successful vendor engagement and service delivery.
Change Management
  • Coordinate infrastructure changes through CAB processes.
  • Ensure compliance with ITIL change management procedures.
  • Develop communication and user adoption plans.

Technical Knowledge Required

The candidate should possess strong understanding of:

Infrastructure Technologies
  • Windows Server 2016/2019/2022
  • Active Directory
  • Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
  • Microsoft 365
  • Exchange Online
  • SharePoint Online
  • Teams
Network Infrastructure
  • Cisco Routing & Switching
  • Palo Alto / Fortinet Firewalls
  • SD-WAN
  • WAN/LAN Technologies
  • Wireless Networks
Cloud Platforms
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Hybrid Cloud Architecture
  • Cloud Migration Projects
Virtualization & Data Center
  • VMware vSphere
  • Hyper-V
  • SAN Storage
  • Backup & Recovery Solutions
Security
  • Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • Endpoint Security
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Cyber Security Controls
  • Microsoft Defender Suite

Required Skills

  • Strong Project Management expertise.
  • Experience managing infrastructure projects valued from £100K to multi-million-pound programmes.
  • Excellent stakeholder and vendor management skills.
  • Strong financial planning and budget management experience.
  • Ability to manage cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.
  • Strong risk management and issue resolution capabilities.
  • Excellent presentation and executive communication skills.
At Zensar, we're "experience-led everything". We are committed to conceptualizing, designing, engineering, marketing, and managing digital solutions and experiences for over 130 leading enterprises. We are a company driven by a bold purpose: Together, we shape experiences for better futures. Whether for our clients, our people, or the world around us, this belief powers everything we do. At the heart of our culture is ONE with Client - a set of four core values that reflect who we are and how we work: One Zensar, Nurturing, Empowering, and Client Focus.

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We believe the best work happens when individuality is celebrated, growth is encouraged, and well-being is prioritized. We are an equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veteran status.
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