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IT Project Manager at Pace XL

Pace XL is one of Europe’s fastest-growing management consultancies, ranked in the FT1000 with a staggering 257% CAGR, and they are looking for an IT Project Manager to lead a high-profile data centre decommissioning project for a global law firm. This 6-month fixed-term contract offers a unique opportunity to own a critical transformation workstream from discovery through execution, working alongside a human-centered team that prioritizes professional growth through dedicated training budgets and bi-weekly performance coaching while earning a salary between £70,000 and £90,000.

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Location

London, United Kingdom

Compensation

£70k-£90k

Company

Pace XL

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Role overview

Join Pace XL as a Senior Consultant to lead a high-profile data centre decommissioning project for a global law firm. You will own the end-to-end lifecycle, from the discovery phase and hardware audits to vendor management and strategic execution, ensuring seamless alignment with broader infrastructure goals and complex Azure cloud strategies.

Pace XL is a UK-based management consultancy specializing in change and transformation. The company helps organizations optimize people and systems through process and system design, business process optimization, and automation. Pace XL serves clients across Legal, Central Government, and National Infrastructure sectors, delivering services in transformation delivery, data and AI, optimization, and automation. The company is recognized as one of Europe’s fastest-growing management consultancies, with a focus on outcome-based consulting and delivering measurable customer value.

What you will do

  • Own the end-to-end data centre decommissioning project, including the discovery phase to audit existing hardware and define the strategic roadmap.
  • Manage all vendors, suppliers, and senior stakeholders, ensuring infrastructure solutions align with underlying strategy and technical design principles.
  • Deliver comprehensive RAID management and provide advanced data analysis and executive reporting using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for senior leadership.

Who this is a fit for

  • Demonstrable experience managing data centre decommissioning, exit, or migration projects within a fast-paced consulting or high-profile corporate environment.
  • Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Azure coupled with advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint for data-driven executive presentations.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills and a proactive consulting mindset, capable of navigating complex merger integrations and technical ambiguities effectively.

Why this role is remarkable

  • Join one of Europe’s fastest-growing firms with an impressive 257% CAGR over four years, delivering high-impact transformation for global clients.
  • Lead a critical, multi-year merger integration project for a major international law firm, offering high visibility and strategic project ownership.
  • Benefit from a human-centered culture that prioritizes your development via bi-weekly ‘continuous conversations’ and a dedicated personal training budget.

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