B2B Contract | Long-Term IT Transformation Programme

About

SixteenFifty is a specialist digital and technology talent consultancy representing a global organisation undergoing a major IT services transformation.

Our client is seeking an experienced IT Transition PMO / Project Manager to support the consolidation and transition of multiple IT service providers into a single strategic offshore managed services partner.

The programme spans several IT towers, including Applications, Infrastructure & Cloud, Workplace Support, and Projects, and will play a key role in simplifying and centralising the organisation’s IT operating model across multiple regions.

This is a highly delivery-focused role, supporting the orchestration, coordination, and execution of a complex vendor transition programme alongside the Programme Director.

This is a long-term B2B contract opportunity based in Lyon, requiring regular onsite presence on a weekly basis.

Responsibilities

The IT Transition PMO / Project Manager will be responsible for:

• Supporting the delivery of a large-scale IT services transition programme
• Coordinating the migration from multiple vendors and contractors to a single offshore strategic partner
• Driving programme execution across several IT service towers, including Applications, Infrastructure & Cloud, Workplace Support, and Projects
• Managing governance, reporting, planning, risks, issues, and dependencies across the programme
• Facilitating coordination between internal teams, external vendors, and leadership stakeholders
• Supporting transition planning, service readiness, and delivery alignment
• Ensuring timelines, actions, and deliverables are effectively tracked and executed
• Bringing structure and momentum to a fast-paced transformation environment
• Working closely with senior stakeholders to support decision-making and programme progress

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong PMO / Project Management experience within large-scale IT transformation programmes
• Previous experience managing IT outsourcing or managed services transitions
• Experience operating within multi-vendor environments and transitioning towards a strategic SI model
• Strong understanding of IT service environments, ideally across infrastructure, applications, and workplace services
• Excellent stakeholder management and coordination skills
• Strong governance, reporting, and programme delivery capabilities
• A hands-on and execution-focused mindset, with the ability to drive activity and keep momentum
• Ability to work onsite regularly in Lyon

If you are an experienced IT PMO / Project Management professional with a strong background in IT transition programmes and vendor consolidation initiatives, please apply for immediate consideration.

Our client is keen to engage someone who can start as soon as possible.