Engagement Manager

Role Title: Engagement Manager

Duration: contract to run until 01/07/2025

Location: 80% Remote - 20% Office (Holborn or Working)

Rate: up to 519.75 p/d Umbrella inside IR35

Clearance required: NPPV2 is essential, candidates who do not hold this will not be considered

Role purpose / summary

The Engagement Manager (EM) will be responsible for planning, executing, and delivering complex Backup and Storage solutions. The EM will manage all phases of the project lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget, while aligning with business objectives. This role requires a strong background in IT infrastructure, storage solutions, backup technologies, and experience leading cross-functional teams.

Key Skills/ requirements

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with account leadership and stakeholders.
• Develop/maintain detailed project plans using QWIZ.
• Good understanding of e-Monitoring to support internal reporting requirements.
• Good understanding of One Finance to manage project finances.
• Identify and document project risks, issues, dependencies.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, including architects, SMEs, engineers, and vendors.
• Monitor project progress, track critical tasks, and resolve issues promptly by escalating as needed.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including meeting minutes, status reports, and risk/issue logs.
• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, including senior management, technical teams, and clients.
• Provide regular status updates, highlighting achievements, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Ensure stakeholder alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify resource needs and collaborate with functional managers to secure the necessary expertise, especially from account aligned storage and backup SMEs.

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!