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Infrastructure Project Manager- London

Job DescriptionAbout The Role

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking an Infrastructure Project Manager to work for our client within the finance sector. This is initially a 12 month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role based in London.

Our client is seeking an Infrastructure Project Manager with a strong background in data center migration and infrastructure transformation to lead and deliver on a major data center migration programme to modernize and future-proof it's core infrastructure. This role will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of end-to-end migration activities- ensuring minimal disruption to services and full alignment with regulatory, security, and business continuity requirements.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage all phases of the data centre migration project, from planning through to execution and post-migration stabilization.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and risk registers.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams across Infrastructure, Networks, Security, Applications, and Operations.
  • Ensure smooth transition of services and systems with zero or minimal downtime.
  • Manage vendor relationships and third-party service providers supporting the migration.
  • Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, providing regular updates on progress, risks, and mitigations.
  • Ensure full compliance with Coutts' security, resilience, and operational governance standards.
  • Oversee migration testing, validation, and post-move reviews to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Contribute to defining long-term infrastructure strategy and cloud migration roadmap.

About You

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role, with proven track record of delivering data centre migration or infrastructure transformation projects within complex enterprise environments.
  • Strong understanding of infrastructure technologies including servers, storage, networks, and virtualization.
  • Experience managing hybrid infrastructure environments (on-prem, private, and public cloud).
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing senior business and technical leaders.
  • Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid).
  • Strong vendor management and commercial awareness.
  • Exceptional problem-solving, risk management, and communication skills.

Desirable Skills:

  • Financial services or regulated industry experience.
  • Familiarity with Azure or AWS migration projects.
  • Knowledge of ITIL and operational readiness principles.
  • Relevant certifications: PRINCE2, PMP, or Agile PM.

About Us

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 3,500 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.

and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

Why join us

  • Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
  • Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
  • Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
  • Annual leave and work-place pension