Project Manager - Service Transition

Project Manager - Service Transition

6-Month Contract | 6-Month Contract | London, Birmingham, Manchester or Sheffield

We're currently looking for an experienced Service Transition Project Manager to join a major telecoms programme on a 6-month contract.

This role is focused on ensuring the smooth transition of services into live operation, working across delivery, operations, and suppliers to ensure services are fully operational, resilient, and ready from day one.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end service transition and introduction
Drive operational readiness, service acceptance, and handover
Manage plans, risks, dependencies, and governance (RAID)
Coordinate internal teams, customers, and suppliers
Translate project outputs into support models, SLAs/OLAs, and runbooks

Key Experience Required

Strong Project/Programme Management background
Proven experience in Service Transition / Service Introduction
Experience delivering in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Knowledge of operational readiness and live service environments

Nice to Have

Telecoms, infrastructure, or managed services experience
ITIL, PRINCE2, MSP or equivalent

If the role aligns with your experience, please apply with your updated CV