80 management jobs found in Manchester

Service Design Architect Outside IR35 Manchester / Hybrid Day rate £600 - £650 We are supporting our client who are a European heavyweight SaaS business as they build and scale a major multi tower managed service. We need a Service Design Architect to own the end to end Target Operating Model. This role is for someone who has built and led complex services that span finance operations, KYC and onboarding, export and logistics, and contact centre environments. You will shape the entire service blueprint and the operating model and the controls and the tooling and the transition roadmap. The client has recently created a new contact centre in Cologne, which means occasional travel between the UK and Germany will be required. This work sits at the intersection of operations, design, compliance, technology and international service delivery. What you will do • Own the Target Operating Model across people, process, technology, data, governance and partners...

Service Design Architect - Outside IR35 Manchester/Hybrid Day rate £600 - £650 We are supporting our client who are a European heavyweight SaaS business as they build and scale a major multi tower managed service. We need a Service Design Architect to own the end to end Target Operating Model. This role is for someone who has built and led complex services that span finance operations, KYC and onboarding, export and logistics, and contact centre environments. You will shape the entire service blueprint and the operating model and the controls and the tooling and the transition roadmap. The client has recently created a new contact centre in Cologne, which means occasional travel between the UK and Germany will be required. This work sits at the intersection of operations, design, compliance, technology and international service delivery. What you will do Own the Target Operating Model across people, process, technology, data, governance and partners Produce...

I'm looking for 2x experienced Senior Platform Engineers with Active SC Clearance to help enhance and support my client's cloud-native infrastructure. You'll be working within a small, high-performing team to deliver secure, scalable, and well-automated platform capabilities on AWS. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges, driving automation, and improving the developer experience through robust CI/CD and Kubernetes practices. Rate : £625 - £650 / day Outside IR35 Location : Manchester (2-3 days / week on-site) Contract : 3-6 months Experience Required: Strong background in AWS (EKS, EC2, IAM, networking, security groups, etc.) Solid Kubernetes expertise (Helm, manifests, troubleshooting, upgrades) Proven experience with GitLab CI/CD runners (autoscaling, Docker, configuration) Strong knowledge of Terraform or other IaC tooling Experience with...

I'm looking for 2x experienced Senior Platform Engineers with Active SC Clearance to help enhance and support my client's cloud-native infrastructure. You'll be working within a small, high-performing team to deliver secure, scalable, and well-automated platform capabilities on AWS. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges, driving automation, and improving the developer experience through robust CI/CD and Kubernetes practices. Rate : £625 - £650 / day Outside IR35 Location : Manchester (2-3 days / week on-site) Contract : 3-6 months Experience Required: Strong background in AWS (EKS, EC2, IAM, networking, security groups, etc.) Solid Kubernetes expertise (Helm, manifests, troubleshooting, upgrades) Proven experience with GitLab CI/CD runners (autoscaling, Docker, configuration) Strong knowledge of Terraform or other IaC tooling Experience with containerisation and image management (Docker, ECR)...

Interim IT & Business Change Project Manager - Group Rebrand Location: Manchester (2-3 days per week on site) Rate: £400-£450 per day (Outside IR35) Duration: 3 months initially Start: ASAP We're supporting a leading professional services group through a major group rebrand and technology-enabled change programme, uniting multiple divisions under one clear, consistent identity ahead of a Q1 launch. This is a hands-on, fast-paced contract for an experienced Project Manager who can balance business change and technology delivery, bringing structure, pace, and clarity across multiple workstreams including IT, HR, Marketing, Facilities, and Digital. You'll coordinate internal and external teams to ensure systems, processes, and communications all align to deliver a seamless transition. The role combines technical orchestration with strong stakeholder engagement to ensure readiness across the organisation. Key Focus Areas - Lead delivery...

I'm looking for 2x experienced Senior Platform Engineers with Active SC Clearance to help enhance and support my client's cloud-native infrastructure. You'll be working within a small, high-performing team to deliver secure, scalable, and well-automated platform capabilities on AWS. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex infrastructure challenges, driving automation, and improving the developer experience through robust CI/CD and Kubernetes practices. Rate : £625 - £650/day Outside IR35 Location : Manchester (2-3 days/week on-site) Contract : 3-6 months Experience Required: Strong background in AWS (EKS, EC2, IAM, networking, security groups, etc.) Solid Kubernetes expertise (Helm, manifests, troubleshooting, upgrades) Proven experience with GitLab CI/CD runners (autoscaling, Docker, configuration) Strong knowledge of Terraform or other IaC tooling Experience with containerisation and image management (Docker, ECR) Familiar...

Interim IT & Business Change Project Manager - Group Rebrand Location: Manchester (2-3 days per week on site) Rate: £400-£450 per day (Outside IR35) Duration: 3 months initially Start: ASAP We're supporting a leading professional services group through a major group rebrand and technology-enabled change programme, uniting multiple divisions under one clear, consistent identity ahead of a Q1 launch. This is a hands-on, fast-paced contract for an experienced Project Manager who can balance business change and technology delivery, bringing structure, pace, and clarity across multiple workstreams including IT, HR, Marketing, Facilities, and Digital. You'll coordinate internal and external teams to ensure systems, processes, and communications all align to deliver a seamless transition. The role combines technical orchestration with strong stakeholder engagement to ensure readiness across the organisation. Key Focus Areas - Lead delivery...

Interim IT & Business Change Project Manager - Group Rebrand Location: Manchester (2-3 days per week on site) Rate: £400-£450 per day (Outside IR35) Duration: 3 months initially Start: ASAP We're supporting a leading professional services group through a major group rebrand and technology-enabled change programme, uniting multiple divisions under one clear, consistent identity ahead of a Q1 launch. This is a hands-on, fast-paced contract for an experienced Project Manager who can balance business change and technology delivery, bringing structure, pace, and clarity across multiple workstreams including IT, HR, Marketing, Facilities, and Digital. You'll coordinate internal and external teams to ensure systems, processes, and communications all align to deliver a seamless transition. The role combines technical orchestration with strong stakeholder engagement to ensure readiness across the organisation. Key Focus Areas - Lead delivery of the group rebrand and associated...

Interim IT & Business Change Project Manager - Group Rebrand Location: Manchester (2-3 days per week on site) Rate: £400- £450 per day (Outside IR35) Duration: 3 months initially Start: ASAP We 're supporting a leading professional services group through a major group rebrand and technology-enabled change programme, uniting multiple divisions under one clear, consistent identity ahead of a Q1 launch. This is a hands-on, fast-paced contract for an experienced Project Manager who can balance business change and technology delivery, bringing structure, pace, and clarity across multiple workstreams including IT, HR, Marketing, Facilities, and Digital. You 'll coordinate internal and external teams to ensure systems, processes, and communications all align to deliver a seamless transition. The role combines technical orchestration with strong stakeholder engagement to ensure readiness across the organisation. Key Focus Areas -...

Role: ServiceNow Architect Location: Remote in Europe Type: Contract (Outside IR35) Summary We're seeking a seasoned ServiceNow Architect to lead enterprise-scale solution design, platform governance, and integration strategy across core ServiceNow products (ITSM, ITOM, HRSD, CSM). The ideal candidate also brings hands-on Salesforce experience to architect and deliver robust integrations and cross-platform processes. You will drive architectural standards, scalability, security, and value realization while guiding delivery teams and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Solution Design Own end-to-end architecture across ServiceNow modules (e.g., ITSM, ITOM/Discovery/Service Mapping, HRSD, CSM, SPM/App Engine). Define data models and align with CSDM standards; establish CMDB strategy, health, and governance. Create high-level and detailed solution designs, sequence diagrams, and integration contracts. Salesforce Integration Architect...

Role: ServiceNow Architect Location: Remote in Europe Type: Contract (Outside IR35) Summary We're seeking a seasoned ServiceNow Architect to lead enterprise-scale solution design, platform governance, and integration strategy across core ServiceNow products (ITSM, ITOM, HRSD, CSM). The ideal candidate also brings hands-on Salesforce experience to architect and deliver robust integrations and cross-platform processes. You will drive architectural standards, scalability, security, and value realization while guiding delivery teams and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Architecture & Solution Design Own end-to-end architecture across ServiceNow modules (e.g., ITSM, ITOM/Discovery/Service Mapping, HRSD, CSM, SPM/App Engine). Define data models and align with CSDM standards; establish CMDB strategy, health, and governance. Create high-level and detailed solution designs, sequence diagrams, and integration contracts. Salesforce Integration Architect...

Programme Test Manager – Data Centre Exit/AWS Migration – Greater Manchester Outside IR35 – £500-600 P/D 6 Months Hybrid working Please apply only if you have proven, hands-on experience with data centre migrations in an AWS environment. We are seeking an experienced Test Programme Manager to take full ownership of the end-to-end testing strategy and delivery for a large-scale Data Centre Exit Programme, focused on the migration of on-prem infrastructure and applications to AWS Cloud. This is a pivotal, senior role requiring a hands-on testing leader who can be parachuted in to quickly assess the current landscape, define a robust test strategy, and drive delivery across multiple workstreams. You will ensure quality, stability, and confidence in the successful migration from legacy on-prem systems to a modern AWS environment. Key Responsibilities Strong AWS/Data Centre experience Lead and own the overall testing strategy, planning, and execution for the Data...

Interim IT & Business Change Project Manager – Group Rebrand (Outside IR35) Location: Manchester (2–3 days per week on site) Rate: £400-£450 per day (Outside IR35) Duration: 3 months initially Start: ASAP We’re supporting a leading professional services group through a major group rebrand and technology-enabled change programme, uniting multiple divisions under one clear, consistent identity ahead of a Q1 launch. This is a hands-on, fast-paced contract for an experienced Project Manager who can balance business change and technology delivery, bringing structure, pace, and clarity across multiple workstreams including IT, HR, Marketing, Facilities, and Digital. You’ll coordinate internal and external teams to ensure systems, processes, and communications all align to deliver a seamless transition. The role combines technical orchestration with strong stakeholder engagement to ensure readiness across the organisation. Key Focus Areas • Lead...

Programme/Project Manager – Utilities TOM + EnergyCAP Implementation – Contract (6 months) – Outside IR35 - £650 - £720/day A fast-growing, PE-backed real estate operator is building an in-house, technology-led utilities capability across electricity, gas, water and renewables. The mandate for the Programme Manager: transition from an outsourced provider to a scalable, data-driven operation that controls cost, improves data quality, and enables growth. You’ll lead the first major phase: implementing a new Target Operating Model and deploying EnergyCAP. What the Programme Manager will lead: Programme setup and delivery: Define structure, governance, RAID, and clear workstreams to deliver TOM + EnergyCAP from a high-level business case Stakeholder alignment: Work closely with Utilities, Finance, Data, and Tech leadership; manage vendors; run effective steerco and exec updates Planning and mobilisation: Detailed plans, milestones, critical path, resourcing, reporting;...

Info about the Company and Role Asset Management and Utility Management Company, seeking an experienced Project Manager to manage the end to end application data migration from one energy management platform to another Essential Requirements of the Project Manager Strong Project Manager with proven experience of leading data application migration projects Experience of risk management and data loss mitigation Desirable Requirements of the Project Manager Energy or Utility industry experience Experience of SAAS Experience of Microsoft Dynamics Outside of IR35 If you feel you are suitable and interested in this role, APPLY NOW with an up to date CV. We also pay referral fees if you can suggest another suitable person that isn’t already known to us. April Quest Ltd acts as both an Employment Business and Employment Agency and complies with the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations Act 2003. We take your privacy seriously;...

Full job description Salary:  £550 - 600 per day + Benefits, Hybrid Working, Fre Reference:  WC 77056 Utilities Project Manager - (Utilities, Energy, Facilities Management Background) / South Manchester - Stockport / Hybrid Working / Day Rate £550-£600 per Day (Outside of IR35) / 6 - 9 Month Contract / Future Opportunities within the Organisation Utilities Project Manager Benefits Day Rate £550-£600 a Day (Outside of IR35) Hybrid Working: 2-3 days WFH Excellent Culture Office Environment Further Opportunities within the Organisation Free Parking Utilities Project Manager Overview NC Associates are working with a market leading organisation based in South Manchester who are looking to recruit a Utilities Project Manager for a 6 month contract to help support the transition of the utilities from the outsourced utilities management company to a fully owned, technology-powered, and...

Cloud Platform Engineer TrinIT Talent are looking for a Cloud Platform Engineer for a 6 month contract working outside of IR35. The role will be based in either Leeds or Manchester 2 days a week oniste with the remianing from home. The role will be paying £425 per day. Be a hands-on engineering leader who designs, builds and operates secure, automated cloud platform capabilities that enable product teams to deliver API-first services at pace and with confidence. You'll balance deep technical work with coaching others to raise the bar on reliability, security and simplicity. You'll design, build, and operate secure, automated cloud platform capabilities that support both API Gateway solutions and a broader set of Integration cloud products. Your work will enable product teams to deliver API-first services at pace, leveraging reusable patterns and robust integration tools. What you'll do Design, build and operate platform capabilities using Infrastructure-as-Code...

Contract Opportunity: CyberSecurity Test Engineer - Automotive | Hybrid Cyber Security Test Engineer on a contract basis to support the testing and validation of cybersecurity features in cutting-edge automotive products. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with global regulations including UNECE R.155 and China GB 44495, helping our client deliver secure and compliant vehicles to markets worldwide. You’ll report to the Functional Manager - Product Security Test & Incident Management, and work across test benches and vehicles to execute cybersecurity testing, support homologation, and contribute to the development lifecycle of secure automotive systems. What's on Offer: Attractive hourly rate (outside IR35) Current end date 31/01/2026 - with extension (Project is until Feb 2027) 35 hours per week Hybrid - 2 days on site per week (flexible on days) Possible international travel, driving licence essential Key...

Business Central Functional Consultant (Contract) Location: Remote (with occasional UK site travel) Day Rate: £500–£600 per day (Outside IR35) Duration: 6 months Our client, a leading organisation undergoing a review of its Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central setup, is seeking an experienced Business Central Functional Consultant to assess, optimise and enhance their existing implementation. This role focuses on driving greater value from the system — identifying gaps, improving configuration, and ensuring the business is fully leveraging Business Central’s capabilities. What you’ll do Review and assess the current Business Central implementation Identify opportunities for system optimisation and process improvement Recommend and implement best-practice configurations and integrations Work with business stakeholders to align system setup with operational needs Provide strategic guidance on extending Business Central’s functionality across departments What...

SAP Payroll Project Manager - Outside IR35 Contract - Hybrid working - Preston based - BPSS Clearance Required Overview We are seeking an experienced SAP Payroll Transformation Lead to support the initiation phase of a major payroll transformation programme, migrating from SAP ECC6 Payroll to SAP Employee Central Payroll (ECP). The ideal candidate will bring deep functional payroll expertise, proven migration delivery experience, and strong project governance capability within complex, multi-supplier environments. Key Responsibilities Lead and support the initiation and mobilisation of the ECC6 to ECP payroll transformation project. Conduct discovery, scoping, and readiness assessments for the migration. Develop and maintain project plans, RAID logs, governance structures, and reporting mechanisms. Engage stakeholders across HR, IT, Payroll, and external implementation partners. Oversee and challenge design decisions to ensure alignment with payroll best...