Strategic Remote Access Project Manager
hace 16 días
London
Remote Access Project Manager (Contract) • 6 Months Contract, • London (hybrid working environment), • £650 - £800PD - Inside IR35OverviewA global retailer is seeking an experienced and delivery-focused Strategic Remote Access Project Manager to lead the implementation and optimisation of secure remote access technologies across a complex enterprise environment. This role will play a critical part within a wider Identity Transformation programme, delivering scalable and secure remote connectivity solutions across corporate, retail, and operational technology environments. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly capable Project Manager who thrives in fast-paced, complex environments and can introduce structure, governance, and repeatable delivery models while working across multiple technology and business teams.Role & Responsibilities, • Lead the end-to-end delivery of remote access programmes, including Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Zscaler integrations, and secure connectivity initiatives., • Define project scope, delivery plans, milestones, and governance frameworks aligned to enterprise architecture and security standards., • Coordinate cross-functional engineering, security, OT, infrastructure, and network teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery., • Oversee remote access readiness across retail and FMCG environments, including store networks, distribution centres, and operational technology platforms., • Manage stakeholders across technology, operations, leadership teams, and third-party suppliers, ensuring clear communication and timely decision-making., • Ensure solutions meet performance, compliance, identity, and security requirements, including device posture and network segmentation controls., • Maintain key project documentation including RAID logs, governance artefacts, delivery plans, and architecture alignment documentation., • Identify, manage, and mitigate risks, dependencies, and delivery challenges across multiple workstreams., • Support change management and user adoption activities across operational and corporate environments., • Collaborate with service management teams to ensure operational readiness, support models, and successful handover into BAU operations., • Drive continuous improvement across remote access tooling, governance, and user experience.Skills & ExperienceEssential, • Proven experience delivering complex infrastructure, identity, or remote access programmes within large enterprise environments., • Strong expertise in Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), including deployment, architecture, scalability, and operational management., • Experience with Zscaler technologies, including ZIA and ZPA., • Strong understanding of Operational Technology (OT) environments and associated connectivity and security challenges., • Experience working with IoT ecosystems and secure device connectivity models., • Previous experience within FMCG or retail environments, ideally supporting large-scale store operations., • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences., • Strong governance and programme delivery experience across multiple concurrent workstreams., • Knowledge of identity, access management, and cloud security principles., • Prince2, PMP, or equivalent project management certification.Desirable, • Experience working within multi-domain Active Directory or hybrid identity environments., • Familiarity with Entra ID, Conditional Access, and device compliance frameworks., • Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and network segmentation principles., • Exposure to store technology platforms, POS systems, handheld devices, or IoT sensors., • Understanding of governance, compliance, and audit requirements within retail or regulated industries., • Experience with automation, scripting, or API-driven configuration for remote access platforms., • Previous experience managing third-party managed service providers within large-scale transformation programmes.