Project manager - windows 11 upgrade (senior consultant) - london

Description Location: City of London - 3 days per week Duration: 3-6 month initial contract (likely to be extended) Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 dependent on experience Start: ASAP Pace is scaling rapidly - our clients are undergoing major global transformations, and we’re expanding our Consulting Project Management capability to match. We are now seeking 10 exceptional IT Project Managers to join our team and support a high‑profile organisation through a significant multi‑year transition. At Pace, we care deeply about the impact of our work. We’re problem solvers who combine experience, curiosity, and human‑centred design to help clients realise value fast. If you’re driven by meaningful change and thrive in complex environments, we’d love to hear from you.

The opportunities: As one of our IT Project Managers working within the End User Technology/Device Modernisation Programme within a global law firm, you will be responsible for coordinating and delivering the upgrade of End User devices to Windows 11 ahead of the Windows 10 end-of-life deadline in October. The role ensures a controlled, low-disruption rollout across the firm, maintaining business continuity while meeting security, compliance and technology standards.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate previous experience in:

• Developing and maintaining the Windows 11 upgrade delivery plan aligned to device lifecycle and business priorities
• Leading end-to-end project management of the Windows 11 upgrade including testing, rollout and stabilisation
• Coordinating device readiness activities including hardware compatibility and application readiness
• Working closely with IT Infrastructure, End User Computing, Security and Service Desk teams
• Engaging business stakeholders on deployment schedules and impacts
• Acting as the central coordination point between IT teams and the business
• Identifying and mitigating delivery risks including application compatibility and capacity constraints
• Coordinating pilot groups and testing activity
• Managing go-live and hyper-care support
• Supporting change and communications to prepare users for the upgrade
• Coordinating user guidance and support materials
• Ensuring effective escalation paths for user issues
• Maintaining plans, RAID logs and reporting
• Providing clear status updates to IT leadership
• Escalating risks and issues appropriately

Essential experience:

• Outstanding stakeholder engagement experience
• Legal industry or financial/ professional services experience
• Relevant program/ project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile)

What’s in it for you? High‑growth consulting firm making a real‑world impact Personal development: appraisals, coaching, tailored plans Annual training budget (subject to approval) Supportive culture centred on autonomy, people-first design & integrity Compensation and Benefits include: 25 days’ annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and an extra day for your birthday Option to purchase up to 10 additional days of leave per year AVIVA workplace pension scheme Save 30–60% on an electric car through The Electric Car Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Access to Pace’s APM Corporate Partner benefits ADS Group Reward benefits One paid day off to volunteer Enhanced Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave Work from Abroad policy Regular company and team events Reservist leave: up to 10 days paid * Please note that some benefits are for permanent employees only

About Pace: We help organisations align technology with human behaviour - designing systems that empower people, automate the routine, and unlock innovation. We believe in autonomy, integrity, social responsibility, and having fun while doing serious work. If you want to be part of a team shaping the future of transformation and doing it in a human‑centred way, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and join a team built on curiosity, impact, and people-first values.