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Strategic Access Project Manager

Intec Select
Sheldon Square, London, United Kingdom
3 days ago
£650 – £800 pd

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£650 – £800 pd

Job Type
Contract
Work Location
Remote
Seniority
Senior
Education
Degree
Posted
27 May 2026 (3 days ago)
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Remote Access Project Manager (Contract)

6 Months Contract

London (hybrid working environment)

£650 - £800PD - Inside IR35Overview

A 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 & Experience

Essential

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

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