Implementation Manager at Valcon Group UK, London, 6 Months, £500 per day

Role: Implementation Manager (Contract)

Rate: £500 (INSIDE IR35)

Location: Hybrid - Office Twice a week

Duration: 6 months (initial)

You will need to be able to start within the next 2 weeks - so immediate starters only as we cannot wait for a notice period.

We are seeking an experienced Implementation Manager to support a large-scale, complex transformation programme for a national organisation. This business-critical initiative involves replacing Legacy systems and aligning a subsidiary with the group-wide technology stack. You will play a key role in planning and executing the transition, ensuring a smooth integration across multiple technology and business workstreams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate multiple strands of technical release and implementation activity.
• Plan and manage implementation events across various platforms and teams.
• Ensure operational readiness is achieved across all areas, including management of readiness checkpoints.
• Act as the bridge between technical implementation and business readiness (eg, communications, training, UAT support).
• Support both Technology and Business teams throughout the rollout phases.
• Define and document post-go-live support models and Hypercare plans.
• Oversee early life support to ensure issues are resolved within SLAs.
• Provide regular updates and manage stakeholder expectations to ensure transparency and confidence.

Technical and Delivery Expertise:

• Provide expert guidance on systems integration and application rollout strategies.
• Design and implement effective technical delivery structures in collaboration with internal and external teams.
• Manage end-to-end implementation workflows, coordinating across project delivery, business, service management, and external vendors.
• Proactively identify and manage project risks, issues, and interdependencies in collaboration with Project Managers and technical leads.

Required Experience:

• Proven track record of managing large, complex system implementations involving multiple technologies and stakeholders.
• Experience delivering within structured programme environments across both IT and business domains.
• Strong understanding of software implementation life cycles, release planning, and post-go-live support.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills at all levels.