New Delivery Manager role for large UK retailer working on major ERP migration programme – Day rate contract role 6 months initially. Multi year programme – Inside IR35

SAP ERP Migration Program

• Migration from Oracle systems to new SAP ERP platforms.
• Holistic view of commercial activities to support the program.
• Experience in managing technical complexity at scale is crucial.
• Planning and coordination role rather than hands-on delivery.
• Cross-portfolio role smoothing complex technical releases.

Role Requirements

• Not just a delivery role focused on planning, coordination, and technical project management.
• Emphasis on communication, influencing, and gravitas for project execution.
• Weekly updates for senior stakeholders on project status, challenges, and risks.
• Complex Release Program Management
• Coordination and sequencing of multi-week/month releases.
• Engaging and preparing impacted teams for changes.
• Close to a delivery manager role with awareness of complex software releases.
• Ensuring downstream dependencies are managed

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Client Manager / Senior Client Manager – National Security

Locations: London or Gloucester
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Clearance: SC eligible (must be willing to undergo enhanced vetting)

The Opportunity

We’re supporting the growth of a highly respected technology and engineering consultancy delivering solutions into the UK National Security and Public Sector space.

They are looking for both Client Managers and Senior Client Managers to strengthen key customer relationships, drive new business opportunities, and shape future capability across cutting-edge technology areas including AI, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps and advanced platforms.

These roles sit at the heart of the organisation’s growth strategy and offer the chance to operate as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders while influencing internal strategy, products and services.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Building and deepening relationships with National Security customers

• Leading business development activity from opportunity shaping through to bid and win

• Managing and growing a healthy pipeline aligned to account strategy

• Acting as the voice of the customer internally to influence solutions and product direction

• Supporting bid strategy, campaigns, and cross-functional delivery teams

• Helping shape new propositions, services and technical offerings

• Providing leadership across sales, solution and delivery stakeholders

What They’re Looking For

• Experience in client leadership, account management, or business development roles

• Background working with government, defence, or regulated sectors

• Strong stakeholder engagement and commercial awareness

• Ability to translate customer problems into viable technical or delivery solutions

• Technically curious mindset and interest in emerging technologies

Why Apply

• Roles available at Client Manager and Senior Client Manager level

• Opportunity to influence strategy, offerings and growth

• Work with cutting-edge technology programmes in the National Security domain

• London or Gloucester base with strong career progression opportunities

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible for SC clearance and willing to undergo enhanced vetting as required.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Role: Transformation Project Manager
Contract: Fixed-term (12-18 months)
Location: Burton (hybrid working)
Salary: Up to £72,000

This role sits at the centre of a major transformation programme, delivering strategic, commercially focused projects with a strong emphasis on digital experience. You’ll take full ownership of projects end to end – from shaping ideas and building business cases through to delivery and adoption.

Digital capability is critical. You’ll have hands-on experience delivering digital initiatives such as apps, websites, loyalty platforms or digital marketing projects, and understand how digital products land with both customers and internal teams.

Key responsibilities

• Own and deliver strategic projects from concept through to delivery and adoption

• Lead digital-focused projects including apps, websites, loyalty platforms, martech and digital marketing initiatives

• Manage the full project lifecycle with clear governance, planning and approvals

• Define scope, business cases, costs, benefits, requirements and outputs

• Partner with senior stakeholders, business analysts and cross-functional teams

• Deliver to time, cost and quality in a fast-paced, commercial environment

• Support change delivery using agile and/or waterfall methodologies

About you

• Proven Project Manager with strong hands-on digital delivery experience

• Background in retail, hospitality or other customer-centric environments (desirable, not essential)

• Comfortable leading cross-functional teams and engaging senior stakeholders

• Commercially minded, with experience in fast-moving or high-growth environments

• Confident driving change and adoption, not just project delivery

• Experienced in agile and waterfall methodologies

• Clear, confident communicator with strong leadership presence

• Project management qualifications (PRINCE2, Agile, change management) are desirable

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Technical Junior Project Manager – Software

We are seeking a motivated Technical Junior Project Manager to join a growing IT services company specialising in the development of bespoke software applications. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across all aspects of project delivery in a dynamic and supportive environment, with opportunities for career growth and international exposure.

Location: Remote
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000
Benefits: 25 days annual leave, pension plan

Role Overview:
As a Junior Project Manager, you will work alongside a Senior Project Manager to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to a high standard. You will be involved in planning, coordinating, and tracking project milestones, as well as liaising with stakeholders and supporting the software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of projects using hybrid Agile/Waterfall methodologies

• Assist in the development and execution of project plans

• Track project milestones, deliverables, and sprint progress in Azure DevOps

• Coordinate activities with internal teams and external stakeholders

• Maintain project documentation, including status reports, meeting notes, and governance documents

• Manage project RAID logs and support governance throughout the project lifecycle

• Support and learn all parts of the software development lifecycle, including compliance, governance, and testing

Additional Responsibilities (Desirable):

• Review software requirements and develop test plans

• Execute manual tests on software applications and systems

• Raise, track, and collaborate on resolving software defects

• Perform regression and functional testing aligned with project milestones

• Create test documentation and reports

• Conduct compliance auditing aligned with ISO 27001

Skills & Experience:

• 1-3 years of experience in project management or similar roles

• Good understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies

• Experience with project tools such as Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps, or JIRA

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders

• Ability to identify and manage risks and issues

• Knowledge of ITIL processes (beneficial but not essential)

• UK residency and ability to obtain basic security clearance

Why Join Us:

• Fully remote work location

• Exposure to all aspects of project delivery and software development

• Work with a passionate team of developers and gain hands-on experience in a fast-growing tech company

• Career progression opportunities within a company expanding into international markets

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Role Overview

To take accountability for the successful delivery of projects, by directing, leading and driving the project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Guiding and directing project managers, ensuring that effective project controls are established and maintained for all projects within their span of control;
• Influencing, organising and directing project teams, setting clear goals and establishing priorities;
• Effectively engaging the customer, subcontractors, third parties and project stakeholders throughout the duration of each project, developing positive, enduring relationships (up to and including “C” level);
• Ensuring that a clear understanding of projects’ progress, plans, risk and status is regularly, clearly and accurately reported, identifying and resolving conflicts wherever they arise.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrable Project Management professional experience required for the role
• Demonstrable Project Management competence required for the role
• Demonstrable Project Management skills and expertise required for the role
• Demonstrable Project Management knowledge required for the role
• Exhibit and develop the Project Management behaviours required for the role

Desirable Skills

• Current Project Management certification required for the role
• Current Membership of an appropriate professional project management body
• Educated to Graduate Level or equivalent

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Project Support Officer – Governance

Daily rate: Up to £300 per day, Inside IR35
Duration: 12 months initially
Clearance: DV
Location: Corsham, 3 times per week

You must have DV clearance!

The successful candidate will provide end-to-end programme support that strengthens governance, accelerates delivery, and drives continuous improvement at every level.

They will lead and facilitate high-impact internal and external reviews, including the annual Infrastructure Projects Authority review. Rather than simply managing the process, the role takes ownership of outcomes-actively progressing recommended improvement actions, tracking delivery, and ensuring completion between review cycles.

Working closely with senior leadership, the role enables confident decision-making through structured and effective Programme Governance. The post-holder will support programme leadership by establishing the right forums, providing clear insights, and producing high-quality Programme Management Information (MI), ensuring senior decision-makers have a timely and accurate view of performance, risks, and priorities.

The role will also:

• Represent PMO services across key forums, identifying alignment challenges, opportunities, and emerging developments

• Keep PMO leadership fully sighted on progress, risks, challenges, and successes across services

• Provide flexible, ad-hoc support for governance boards and scheduled meetings

• Deliver accurate, timely, and coherent MI across multiple governance boards

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Project Manager

Location: Liverpool (Hybrid – 2-3 days per week on site)
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 + excellent benefits

Are you a confident and driven Project Manager looking to make a real impact in a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation? We’re looking for a talented individual to join our team and lead a range of digital transformation initiatives, system upgrades, and an exciting pension dashboard project.

The Role

As Project Manager, you’ll take ownership of end-to-end project delivery – from planning through to implementation – ensuring key milestones are achieved on time and within budget. You’ll work closely with technical teams, business stakeholders, and external partners to deliver real change across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, with a focus on digital transformation and system enhancement.

• Lead the delivery of the Pension Dashboard programme, ensuring compliance and seamless integration.

• Develop and maintain clear project plans, risks, and reporting frameworks.

• Engage and influence a range of senior stakeholders across business and IT functions.

• Work independently to drive outcomes, while collaborating effectively within a hybrid team environment.

About You

• Proven experience managing mid-scale digital or technology transformation projects.

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.

• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities – able to work with autonomy and initiative.

• A solid understanding of systems integration, data, or financial/pensions environments would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £55,000 – £60,000

• Flexible hybrid working (3 days per week in the Liverpool office)

• Collaborative, supportive environment with genuine career development opportunities

If you’re passionate about driving change and want to deliver meaningful digital improvements, we’d love to hear from you.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

IT Infrastructure Programme Manager

Reading – 4 days per week onsite / 1 remote

£75,000 – £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Fantastic new permanent opportunity for an experienced Infrastructure Programme Manager with this market leading global manufacturing business based in Reading. Reporting into the Head of CIO Operations, you will lead and execute a strategic portfolio of critical infrastructure and technology enablement initiatives. This role is responsible for the end-to-end success of large-scale programmes that drive foundational changes across their technical environment.

You will provide comprehensive programme management, working closely with the PMO and overseeing multiple Project Managers to ensure all objectives are met on time, within budget, and to the required quality.

Main responsibilities:

• Programme Leadership and Strategy
  • Strategic Alignment: Define the overall programme strategy, scope, and objectives, ensuring all initiatives are tightly aligned with the organisation’s long-term business and technology vision.
  • Benefits Management: Establish clear business outcomes, metrics, and a robust process to track and ensure the ultimate realisation of all defined programme benefits (e.g., cost savings, resilience, efficiency).
  • Programme Governance: Implement and maintain effective governance, reporting frameworks, and decision-making structures in close partnership with the Programme Management Office (PMO) and executive sponsors.
• Portfolio and Delivery Management
  • Programme Oversight: Manage a diverse portfolio of complex infrastructure projects, which will include, but not be limited to:
    • Cloud Transformation/Migration initiatives.
    • Legacy Infrastructure Decommissioning
    • Domain Consolidation and Infrastructure Modernisation
    • Identity and Privileged access management
  • Financial Control: Develop, manage, and control the overall programme budget, including financial forecasting, capital expenditure tracking, and managing the financial health of all projects.
  • Risk and Issue Management: Proactively identify and manage programme-level dependencies, risks, and critical issues, developing mitigation strategies and escalating significant roadblocks to senior leadership.
• Stakeholder and Team Management
  • Project Manager Direction: Provide direct leadership, mentoring, and line management to a team of Project Managers who are responsible for individual project delivery within the programme.
  • Senior Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary interface for all executive and functional leaders, providing transparent, accurate, and timely programme status reporting and managing expectations across the business.
  • Cross-Functional Coordination: Drive collaboration across various internal teams (e.g., Architecture, Operations, Security) and manage strategic relationships with external vendors and third-party delivery partners.

Skills Required:

• Programme Management Expertise: 8+ years of experience managing multi-stream, complex technology programmes, with a proven track record of successful delivery.
• Infrastructure Focus: Extensive experience overseeing major infrastructure initiatives, with depth in large-scale change efforts such as migration, consolidation, or modernisation.
• Expert knowledge of programme management frameworks and best practices (e.g., MSP, PMP, Agile principles), with practical experience in a PMO environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading, motivating, and managing direct report Project Managers and large, cross-functional delivery teams.
• Exceptional strategic planning, organisational, and execution skills.
• Superior written and verbal communication, negotiation, and influencing skills tailored for executive-level audiences.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing large capital and operational expenditure budgets.
• Programme Management certification (e.g., MSP).
• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP or PRINCE2).

For any further queries regarding the role, please contact Danny Palmer at danny.palmer@sandersonplc.com

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Programme Manager (SC Cleared)

Location: High Wycombe, Hybrid (2 days per week on site)
Contract Length: 6 months
Rate: £600-£700 per day, Inside IR35
Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance required

We are seeking an experienced SC Cleared Programme Manager to join a complex, multi-workstream programme based in High Wycombe.
Ideally you will have Air, Aviation, or Aircraft-related programmes experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate delivery across multiple workstreams within a complex programme environment

• Provide strong PMO leadership, governance, and control

• Coordinate cross-functional teams and stakeholders

• Own and deliver internal reporting, ensuring accurate, timely updates to senior stakeholders

• Manage risks, dependencies, and milestones across the programme life cycle

• Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and internal governance requirements

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Programme Manager on large or complex programmes

• Strong PMO skills, including governance, planning, reporting, and assurance

• Experience working across multiple workstreams simultaneously

• Background in Air, Aviation, or Aircraft-related programmes (highly desirable)

• Excellent stakeholder management and coordination skills

• Active SC Clearance (mandatory)

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.