Interim Applications Project Manager

£575 – £600 per day (Inside IR35)

Remote with occasional travel to Manchester/London | Initial 3-Month Contract | Likely Extension to 6 Months

La Fosse are supporting a Global Services Organisation undergoing a significant applications transformation programme and are looking to appoint an experienced Interim Applications Project Manager on an initial 3-month contract, with strong potential for extension.

This role will play a critical part in supporting the transition of internal applications and services to a Managed Service Provider (MSP). The successful candidate will operate within a fast-paced environment, managing multiple workstreams while engaging with senior stakeholders across the business and third-party suppliers.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Applications Project Manager who is comfortable working independently, thrives under pressure, and has a proven background delivering service transition and transformation programmes within global organisations.

THE ROLE

Reporting into Senior Programme leadership, you will be responsible for driving key applications transition activities across a complex global environment. You will work closely with technical teams, business stakeholders, and external providers to support the successful delivery of the transformation programme.

Key responsibilities will include:

Managing multiple concurrent projects and workstreams across the applications landscape
Supporting the transition of internal applications and services to a Managed Service Provider
Leading knowledge transfer and secondary support transition activities
Producing and maintaining high-quality project documentation, process maps, workflows, and reporting packs
Engaging confidently with senior stakeholders, including CIO-level leadership and third-party suppliers
Supporting change management activities across technical and business functions
Understanding current operating models and supporting the transition to target operating models
Ensuring clear governance, communication, and delivery tracking throughout the programme lifecycle

YOU

The Interim Applications Project Manager will have prior experience of:

Proven experience transitioning internal applications/services to a Managed Service Provider (essential)
Strong Applications or IT Project Management experience within complex environments
Experience working within global or multinational organisations
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including engagement with C-suite stakeholders
Strong documentation and process mapping capability using tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, or workflow platforms
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously within fast-paced transformation programmes
Strong understanding of change management and operational transformation
Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision