20 jobs found in Manchester

Release Manager Contract *Outside IR35* Manchester (2 days per week on-site) 6-months+ £500.00 - £525.00 per day ASAP Start Overview We are supporting a key client with an urgent requirement for an experienced Release Manager to join a large-scale transformation programme. This is a newly created, high-impact role where you will take ownership of establishing and leading release management processes across a complex delivery environment. The client has recently experienced challenges with external vendors, so they are looking for a confident and reliable release leader who can bring structure, visibility, and control to their delivery function. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate end-to-end release management across multiple projects and environments Establish and embed release management processes and governance from the ground up Manage multiple concurrent releases, ensuring alignment across technical teams, vendors, and...

Business Analyst 6 Month Initial Contract £500 per day Outside IR35 I'm looking for a Business Analyst to support a Rail Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) transformation programme, responsible for delivering key Phase 1 outputs including the Target Operating Model, Change Impact Assessment, Business Change and Operational Design, Training Needs Analysis, and business processes to support user testing, all with stakeholder sign-off. The role also involves contributing to Phase 2 and 3 design workshops across areas such as customer proposition, revenue inspection, delay repay, service management, and passenger experience, requiring strong business change expertise, stakeholder engagement, and experience in complex transformation programmes, ideally within transport. Experience with Card payments/transactions programmes Experience working as a Business Analyst in the Retail or Transport sector Experience working with Third party vendors Experience working on Payment Integration...

Senior Data Engineer | Financial Services | Greater Manchester | Outside IR35 Immediate requirement for an experienced Senior Data Engineer to join a financial services organisation in Manchester on a contract basis, working on a modern Snowflake data platform. You will play a key role in delivering high quality data engineering solutions, supporting critical data initiatives and helping scale the organisation's cloud data capability. Key focus: Designing and building scalable data pipelines within Snowflake Optimising data models and warehouse performance Working closely with stakeholders to deliver data solutions Supporting ongoing data platform enhancements and initiatives Ensuring data quality, governance and best practices We are looking for: Proven experience as a Senior Data Engineer Strong hands on Snowflake experience Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP Strong SQL and data modelling skills Experience within financial services is...

Data Engineer - Data Platform migration, SQL Server to Fabric - 3 months, remote, to £500 p/d outside IR35 A Data Engineer is required to work on a large data platform migration from SQL Server to Fabric. You will have extensive data engineering, development experience, preferable gained within a highly regulated environment with excellent knowledge of Fabric, Python, Azure Cloud, Azure Synapse, SQL Server, T-SQL, data factory, data bricks, data lakes, CI/CD pipelines, data flows, dimensional modelling, Git and Kimball. You will be a team player with strong communication skills. The role will involve working as part of a team on the migration of SQL Server to fabric dealing with the data engineering, development, dimensional modelling etc. Must be able to work in a fast paced, dynamic, unstructured environment. As a data engineer you will have the following: Data engineering BI/data warehouse development SQL Server T-SQL Fabric Python Azure Cloud Azure Synapse...

Senior Project Manager - Data Migration, ERP Transformation - 6 months, remote, to £600 p/d outside IR35 A Senior Project Manager is required to work on a large ERP transformation programme, managing the migration of data from Legacy ERP systems to a new ERP platform Infor. You will have extensive BI, Data project management experience, ideally gained within a manufacturing/Retail/Supply Chain/Logistics environment and have managed data/data warehouse migrations within a large ERP environment through to delivery. You will have good knowledge of ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/Dynamics/Infor), BI, data warehouse technologies, data governance, data integration, data cleansing, data quality, data readiness etc. You will have excellent stakeholder, 3rd party supplier management experience with strong communication skills and good knowledge of Agile. The role will involve managing the migration of data from the Legacy ERP systems to Infor, liaising with the business, stakeholders, 3rd party...

Elite 3E Implementation Specialist (Interim) Hybrid | UK | 3-6 months | Urgent start - Outside IR35 We're seeking a highly experienced Elite 3E Implementation Specialist to step into a critical interim role with a professional services firm undergoing system stabilisation following a complex 3E rollout. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused position where you'll take ownership of diagnosing and resolving data, integration, and performance issues across a finance ecosystem built on Elite 3E, bespoke platforms, and Microsoft Azure. You'll work closely with Finance, IT, and external developers to: Stabilise system performance and improve data integrity Resolve reconciliation and integration issues Enhance SQL/database performance and reliability Introduce structured testing and delivery discipline Strengthen architecture, technical design, and governance We're looking for someone who combines deep technical expertise (SQL, integrations, Azure) with strong...

Azure DevOps / Platform Engineer (Contract - 6 Months) | £575 per day | Outside IR35 | Fully Remote (UK Only) We're partnering with a world-renowned health tech organisation to find an experienced Azure DevOps / Platform Engineer to join their Cloud Engineering team on an initial 6-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact systems in a modern Azure environment, helping to shape and scale secure, cloud-native infrastructure. What you'll be doing You'll join a collaborative team of 6 engineers, playing a key role in designing, building, and operating Azure-based platforms. Expect to get hands-on with infrastructure, automation, and security, while contributing to the evolution of a robust and scalable cloud ecosystem. Key responsibilities include: Building and managing cloud infrastructure using Terraform (IaC) Supporting platform development across Azure environments Driving best practices in DevOps, security, and reliability Contributing...

UX Designer 6 Month Contract £450 - £475 per day Outside IR35 North West (once per week in the office) We are looking for an additional UX Designer, who will be supporting the design of customer self-service and agent-facing portals within an agile environment. The role involves creating wireframes, facilitating design workshops, and collaborating closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Solution Architects, and developers. You will actively participate in sprint ceremonies, contribute to iterative design improvements, and ensure all solutions are aligned with user needs and business objectives. Across multiple phases, you will lead user testing, incorporate feedback, document key decisions, and secure stakeholder sign-off at critical stages. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in user-centred design, usability testing, and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to manage complex deliverables and provide clear recommendations to resolve design...

Azure DevOps / Platform Engineer (Contract - 6 Months) | £575 per day | Outside IR35 | Fully Remote (UK Only)   We're partnering with a world-renowned health tech organisation to find an experienced Azure DevOps / Platform Engineer to join their Cloud Engineering team on an initial 6-month contract.   This is a fantastic opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact systems in a modern Azure environment, helping to shape and scale secure, cloud-native infrastructure.   What you'll be doing You'll join a collaborative team of 6 engineers, playing a key role in designing, building, and operating Azure-based platforms. Expect to get hands-on with infrastructure, automation, and security, while contributing to the evolution of a robust and scalable cloud ecosystem.   Key responsibilities include:   Building and managing cloud infrastructure using Terraform (IaC) Supporting platform development across Azure environments...

Azure DevOps/Platform Engineer (Contract - 6 months) | £500 per day | Outside IR35 | Fully Remote (UK Only) We're partnering with a world-renowned health tech organisation to find an experienced Azure DevOps/Platform Engineer to join their Cloud Engineering team on an initial 6-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact systems in a modern Azure environment, helping to shape and scale secure, cloud-native infrastructure. What you'll be doing You'll join a collaborative team of 6 engineers, playing a key role in designing, building, and operating Azure-based platforms. Expect to get hands-on with infrastructure, automation, and security, while contributing to the evolution of a robust and scalable cloud ecosystem. Key responsibilities include: Building and managing cloud infrastructure using Terraform (IaC) Supporting platform development across Azure environments Driving best practices in DevOps, security, and reliability...

BI/Data Engineer | £400 - £401 We're working with a global leader in high-tech engineering and digital transformation on this exciting opportunity. Are you an expert in cloud architecture looking to lead a 6-month Outside IR35 project? We are seeking a high-caliber BI/Data Engineer to architect and optimize high-performance data environments using the full Azure stack, transforming raw data into high-impact business intelligence. The Role Design and develop scalable end-to-end Azure Data Warehouse solutions to support enterprise-level decision making. Engineer robust ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory (ADF) to streamline data movement across the ecosystem. Implement complex data models using Star and Snowflake schemas within Azure Synapse Analytics. Build and deploy sophisticated Power BI dashboards to deliver real-time, actionable insights to key stakeholders. Automate business workflows and integrate disparate data processes using Power Automate to...

Senior Network/SD-WAN Consultant (Barracuda SecureEdge) Near Manchester (Onsite - Weekend Deployment) Estimated Duration: ~5-10 days total (incl. prep + deployment + support) Rate: Outside IR35 - rate negotiable IT Consultancy require a Consultant to assist them with a Barracuda SecureEdge implementation for a small retail client (<200 users and 2 sites). This is following up an initial failed deployment. The client attempted to deploy: HA Firewall stack across 2 sites SD-WAN between sites Remote access (VPN/ZTNA) Despite following vendor guidance and engaging with Barracuda Networks, HA/failover testing failed, resulting in rollback to their previous Cisco Firepower environment.They now require a senior consultant to review, redesign (if needed), and successfully deliver a clean deployment. Scope/Deliverables: Review existing design, configs, and SOW Diagnose root cause of failed HA/failover Validate or redesign SecureEdge architecture...

IS Project Manager / £500pd Outside IR35 / 6 Months / Manchester (Hybrid - Once every 2 weeks) We 're looking for an experienced IS Project Manager to lead a major initiative to replace our client 's backup solution. This is a high-impact contract role managing a complex technical project involving multiple teams, stakeholders, and suppliers. You will: Lead the delivery of the backup replacement project from tender through to implementation, ensuring alignment with business needs, timelines, budgets, and benefits. Run a structured open tender process in line with procurement standards to select the optimal enterprise backup solution. Create and maintain project plans, business cases, board papers, RAID logs, finance trackers , and all supporting documentation. Facilitate strong governance and communication channels , providing clear updates to stakeholders at all levels. Identify and manage project risks, issues, and...

Project Manager 6 month contract Manchester - some occasional travel into the office £500 per day (Outside IR35) Our client in Manchester is currently on the lookout for an experienced Project Manager to managing and delivering a project to replace the backup solution used in the organisation. The initial 6-month contract will include standing-up a project to replace our backup solution, the first phase of which will be an open tender with the aim of identifying and securing the right solution and supplier for the organisation. The ideal candidate will have experience in leading implementation backup solutions with experience of implementing enterprise grade backup tools across on-premise and cloud. Main responsibilities To manage the delivery of assigned IS projects, consisting of numerous technical and business streams and involving both internal and external resources Produce, monitor and update project plans, project initiation documents, board papers, financial...

Opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to work for a retail company near Manchester going through a large digital transformation. This is an initial 6-month contract outside IR35 to help deliver re-platforming of existing systems to a cloud-native, event-driven, microservices architecture. Skills: TypeScript (Node & React) AWS Event-driven MACH architecture CI/CD In return they're offering an initi click apply for full job details

Project Manager 6 month contract Manchester - some occasional travel into the office £500 per day (Outside IR35) Our client in Manchester is currently on the lookout for an experienced Project Manager to managing and delivering a project to replace the backup solution used in the organisation. The initial 6-month contract will include standing-up a project to replace our backup solution, the first phase of which will be an open tender with the aim of identifying and securing the right solution and supplier for the organisation. The ideal candidate will have experience in leading implementation backup solutions with experience of implementing enterprise grade backup tools across on-premise and cloud. Main responsibilities To manage the delivery of assigned IS projects, consisting of numerous technical and business streams and involving both internal and external resources Produce, monitor and update project plans, project initiation documents, board papers,...

Project Manager - Outside IR35 (Hybrid) Harvey Nash is delighted to be supporting a leading public sector client with the recruitment of a Project Manager on an initial 6-month basis, to lead a key project to replace our client's enterprise backup solution. You'll run a full open tender process and oversee the successful selection and implementation of a modern backup platform. You may also support additional projects as needed. Key Responsibilities Delivering a major backup replacement project across on-prem and cloud environments. Managing multiple technical and business workstreams, resources, budgets, and timelines. Running structured tenders in line with procurement processes. Defining and maintaining project plans, RAID logs, governance packs, and documentation. Leading stakeholder engagement across teams and senior leadership. Gathering requirements, supporting business analysis activity, and coordinating testing. Managing project risks, issues, and...

Project Manager - Outside IR35 (Hybrid) Harvey Nash is delighted to be supporting a leading public sector client with the recruitment of a Project Manager on an initial 6-month basis, to lead a key project to replace our client 's enterprise backup solution. You 'll run a full open tender process and oversee the successful selection and implementation of a modern backup platform. You may also support additional projects as needed. Key Responsibilities Delivering a major backup replacement project across on-prem and cloud environments. Managing multiple technical and business workstreams, resources, budgets, and timelines. Running structured tenders in line with procurement processes. Defining and maintaining project plans, RAID logs, governance packs, and documentation. Leading stakeholder engagement across teams and senior leadership. Gathering requirements, supporting business analysis activity, and coordinating testing. Managing...

Project Manager 6 month contract Manchester - some occasional travel into the office £500 per day (Outside IR35) Our client in Manchester is currently on the lookout for an experienced Project Manager to managing and delivering a project to replace the backup solution used in the organisation. The initial 6-month contract will include standing-up a project to replace our backup solution, the first phase of which will be an open tender with the aim of identifying and securing the right solution and supplier for the organisation. The ideal candidate will have experience in leading implementation backup solutions with experience of implementing enterprise grade backup tools across on-premise and cloud. Main responsibilities To manage the delivery of assigned IS projects, consisting of numerous technical and business streams and involving both internal and external resources Produce, monitor and update project plans, project initiation documents,...

We're looking to meet new Freelance Meetings & Events Professionals with near-term availability for outside IR35 engagements. If you are an experienced Freelance Project Manager , Senior Project Manager or Project Lead with experience in meetings and events/ congress planning or project leadership within the Pharma/ Healthcare space, please apply with your CV and/or covering letter and one of our operations team can arrange an informal discussion to understand your skills, experience and availability and chat about about what it's like to freelance for Emota. We have opportunities for both pre-planning and onsite support. You must be located within the UK or EU. Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for...