Job Title: Windows Server Project Manager (Senior Consultant) Location: City of London - 3 days per week Duration: 3-6 month initial contract (likely to be extended) 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 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 opportunity: Detail focussed, structured and detail-oriented, the Pace Windows Server Project Manager will lead the delivery of a Windows Server upgrade program to ensure that our customer’s server estate remains secure, supported, and compliant with internal security policies and external regulatory requirements. The successful candidate will be accountable for planning and delivering upgrades of Windows Server platforms across the organisation’s data centre and hybrid environments, minimising risk to business‑critical applications and services. Your responsibilities will include:

Develop and maintain the project delivery plan for the Windows Server upgrade program, aligned to strategy, security requirements, and agreed timelines Lead the end‑to‑end project management of Windows Server upgrade activities, including estate discovery, upgrade planning, dependency management, testing, cutover, and decommissioning of legacy operating systems Work closely with Infrastructure, Operations, Application Owners, Architecture, and Information Security teams to confirm scope, upgrade approach, and non‑functional requirements including availability, performance, resilience, and security Coordinate server upgrade and migration activities, ensuring clear runbooks, tested rollback plans, and business approved maintenance windows are in place Ensure risks associated with unsupported operating systems, application compatibility, service availability, and security exposure are identified, mitigated, and actively managed Oversee third‑party vendors and partners supporting server upgrades or remediation activities, ensuring delivery aligns with agreed scope and quality expectations Maintain project governance artefacts including plans, RAID logs, dependency tracking, and status reporting, escalating risks, issues, and decisions through appropriate technology governance forums Coordinate testing and validation activities including functional testing, security validation, and operational acceptance prior to service handover Support operational handover to Infrastructure and Operations teams, ensuring documentation, monitoring, and support arrangements are in place Ensure legacy servers are formally decommissioned in line with firm asset management, security, and data disposal policies

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

Proven IT Project Manager experience delivering infrastructure or platform upgrade programs in complex enterprise environments Demonstrable experience leading Windows Server upgrade initiatives, including large scale estate remediation or operating system refresh programs Strong understanding of Windows Server environments, upgrade approaches, and dependencies across applications and infrastructure services Experience coordinating upgrades in environments with business critical and regulated systems Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience working across Infrastructure, Operations, Application teams, Information Security, and third‑party vendors Experience working within formal IT governance, change control, and service transition frameworks Awareness of security, compliance, and vendor support lifecycle requirements relating to operating system platforms Strong delivery discipline with experience producing and maintaining plans, RAID logs, and senior level reporting A background in working in the Legal or professional services industry

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 Save 30–60% on an electric car through The Electric Car Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Access to Pace’s APM Corporate Partner 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr