HelloKindred

Infrastructure Project Manager - Platform Migration

HelloKindred  •  Sheffield, GB (Hybrid)  •  23 days ago
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Job Description

Who is HelloKindred?

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better. We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers – connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Anticipated Contract End Date/Length: November 30, 2026
Work Set Up: Hybrid

Our client in the Information Technology and Services industry is looking for an experienced Infrastructure Project Manager to support the delivery of strategic platform migration initiatives within a large-scale financial services environment. This role requires strong end-to-end delivery expertise across infrastructure, data, and network migrations, ensuring alignment with governance, risk, and change management standards. The position demands a delivery-focused professional capable of managing complex technical programmes while engaging effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.

What you will do:

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of infrastructure and platform migration projects from initiation through transition and handover.
  • Plan and manage platform, data, and network migration activities to minimize disruption to live services.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, milestones, RAID logs, and dependency tracking.
  • Ensure compliance with change control, risk management, and governance frameworks.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams including infrastructure, network, security, application, and third-party vendors.
  • Engage with senior stakeholders to provide clear updates on progress, risks, and delivery outcomes.
  • Translate complex technical concepts into clear business-relevant communication.
  • Identify and manage risks, issues, and blockers to maintain delivery momentum.
  • Ensure delivery aligns with agreed scope, quality standards, budget, and timelines.
  • Drive alignment between business objectives and technical execution.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across delivery practices.
  • Contribute to broader transformation programmes within the technology function.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as an Infrastructure Project Manager within banking or financial services environments.
  • Demonstrated experience delivering platform migration projects including infrastructure, data, or network migrations.
  • Strong understanding of change control, governance, and risk management processes within regulated environments.
  • Experience managing complex technical change across enterprise-scale technology landscapes.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with experience engaging senior leadership.
  • Proven ability to deliver projects within defined timelines and budgets.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams.
  • Experience working with cloud or hybrid cloud environments is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with containerization or virtualization technologies such as OpenShift is desirable.
  • Relevant project management certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, or Agile methodologies are advantageous.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and delivery-focused mindset.
  • Ability to operate effectively under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.

Additional Information

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country where the position is based, without requiring employer sponsorship.

HelloKindred is committed to fair, transparent, and inclusive hiring practices. We assess candidates based on skills, experience, and role-related requirements.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. While we review every application carefully, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

HelloKindred

About HelloKindred

HelloKindred brings companies and teams together with top-tier creative, marketing, and digital talent.

With 25 years of expertise serving hundreds of clients across 24 countries, we’re your global partner for flexible, variable talent solutions that can scale to any project’s budget and scope.

We understand talent and marketers.

At HelloKindred, we get marketing and creative talent because that's our heritage. Need top-notch professionals fast? Forget the long waits. Say hello to swift, high-quality, flexible solutions tailored to your needs.

Scale up your agility.

In a fast-paced world, adaptability is key. Whether you're dealing with unexpected staff changes or project scope creep, HelloKindred is your reliable people partner, ready to scale up or down as needs require.

Streamlined access to global solutions.

Dive into our global network, spanning a dozen time zones, without getting tangled in complexity. Whether you need support onshore, offshore, or following the sun, HelloKindred simplifies access to worldwide expertise.

Maximise value for your budget.

Tired of traditional, expensive agency models? HelloKindred offers flexible staffing solutions that make sense for your budget, enhancing your capability to hire talent wherever and whenever you need—onshore, offshore, or nearshore.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
1998
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