IT Senior Project Manager (MandA Integration) 600 - 700 per dayHybrid: Leeds and London 1x per week eachIn the context of a high-impact merger between two food manufacturing firms, the IT Project Manager will be responsible for driving the execution of integration projects. This role requires strong project governance, stakeholder management, and delivery oversight to ensure that IT initiatives support the broader business transformation objectives. Key Responsibilities:Plan and Coordinate Day 1 Technology Enablement: Develop and manage detailed plans for critical Day 1 technology deliverables (e.g., connectivity, email, collaboration tools), ensuring timelines, resources, and dependencies are aligned.Drive Execution and Readiness Activities: Lead dry runs and readiness checks for key processes, using standard templates and ensuring cross-workstream collaboration to validate operational continuity.Monitor Progress and Manage Risks: Track milestones and deliverables, proactively identifying risks, issues, and deviations, and implementing mitigation actions to maintain business continuity.Support Hypercare and Service Readiness: Coordinate post-Day 1 support plans, ensuring service desks and escalation channels are prepared for triage and resolution of integration-related issues.Enable Cross-Functional Delivery: Work with HR, Finance, Operations, and other functional teams to execute agreed technology requirements and ensure systems are accessible and operational from Day 1.Ens