ITSM Readiness Project Manager

ITSM Readiness Project Manager - Contract

Up to £600 per day | Inside IR35 | Hybrid (2 days onsite, London)

We're seeking an experienced ITSM Readiness Project Manager to lead end‑to‑end service readiness and transition into live operation on a major programme.

This is a delivery‑critical role, ensuring all ITSM processes, support models, and operational controls are embedded, aligned, and ready for go‑live.

What you'll be doing:

Leading ITSM readiness and service transition into BAU
Embedding Incident, Change, and Problem Management in line with ITIL
Establishing service governance, operational controls, and support models
Driving readiness assurance, risk mitigation, and service stability
Coordinating across delivery, service, and support teams to ensure alignment
Tracking readiness progress and ensuring adherence to programme standards
Ensuring process adoption and operational handover, not just documentation

Key skills & experience

Proven experience delivering ITSM readiness / service transition programmes
Strong knowledge of ITIL disciplines (Incident, Change, Problem Management)
Experience embedding operational processes and governance in live environments
Background in complex, multi‑team delivery programmes
Strong stakeholder engagement with the ability to challenge and drive accountability
A hands‑on, delivery mindset focused on outcomes and adoption

This is a high‑impact 12-month contract, playing a key role in ensuring services are fully operational, governed, and ready for live delivery.

if you're interested and feel you have the relevant experience, please click on the link for immediate consideration
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed