Project Manager
Hybrid
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
£ 65 / hour
Freelance
10-04-2025
Job Specifications
Interim Project Manager
Hybrid | 1–2 days onsite in Basingstoke
6-month contract
Inside IR35 | Up to £520 per day
Our client has rolled out thousands of IoT devices but now needs to unlock the real value—translating the data into smarter services, stronger systems, and better decisions.
They are looking for a hands on Project Manager / Business Analyst hybrid who can take ownership of this high priority project, ask the right questions, and drive practical delivery across the organisation.
This is less about heavy project frameworks and more about getting stuff done.
What you’ll be doing:
Take ownership of a live, high priority project and bring clarity where it’s been missing
Define how data should be used, reported, and actioned ( Power BI a bonus!)
Shape high-level processes across support, service transition, and internal handoffs
Collaborate with data, digital, contact centre, and asset management teams
Deliver fast wins while building for longer-term improvement
Be the connector who thrives on untangling the messy middle
What we’re looking for:
A hybrid skill set of project management and business/process analysis
Comfortable working in ambiguity and switching hats as needed
Experience with data heavy, IoT, or asset based projects
Maybe even a background in Product Owner/Manager roles
A natural communicator who brings stakeholders along for the journey
Power BI is highly desirable
Why this matters: This is your chance to take a project from good intentions to great delivery. The data is flowing—now we need someone who can help shape how it’s used, supported, and scaled.
Sound like your kind of challenge? Let’s chat.
About the Company
Practicus is a change and transformation business that provides three services: recruiting, consulting and advising. We specialise in interim management and permanent placements across multiple sectors, helping businesses and professionals navigate the complexities of change. We believe in building strong relationships based on trust, transparency, and communication. Let us help you navigate change and achieve your goals. Know more
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