Project Manager - 3 month FTC

We are Kocho

Kocho is the original Microsoft identity‑centric security partner, delivering transformational services for UK organisations. We secure every identity first - then use that foundation to strengthen security, modernise cloud and apps, and keep everything running through leading managed services, and managed security operations.

You’ll be joining a team that’s trusted by organisations to deliver at scale. As an eight‑time Microsoft Partner of the Year winner and one Microsoft’s most decorated UK partners.

Our work speaks for itself:

• We’ve helped BT Group build multi‑brand customer authentication at scale (including migration of 25 million accounts).
• We supported Dojo’s cloud‑first identity modernisation (achieving 65% reduction in first‑line support tickets and £80k+ annual savings).
• And we enabled Hallo Healthcare’s secure cloud independence (migrating 17,000 identities and 180+ applications securely to zero trust architecture with Entra).

Our head office is in the heart of London, with additional offices in Cardiff and Cape Town, providing a comfortable working environment with flexible collaboration spaces. And we’re guided by our core values: Do What’s Right, Think Greater, and Better Together.

Kocho is an equal opportunities employer. We make recruitment decisions based on qualifications, skill set and experiences We consider all suitable candidates regardless of their age, sex, gender reassignment, race, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, marital status, disability or sexual orientation. This is mindset aligns with our company values as we understand that we are Better Together.

Here is the role:

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects within defined scope, schedule, and budget constraints. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage resources, and communicate with stakeholders to ensure project success. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

This is what we need from you:

• Develop comprehensive project plans, outlining scope, goals, timelines, and resource requirements.

• Collaborate with team members to define project tasks and deliverables.

• Ensure alignment of project goals with organisational objectives.

• Monitor and track project progress against milestones and deliverables.

• Implement changes to project scope, schedule, and resources as needed.

• Allocate resources efficiently to achieve project goals.

• Coordinate with team members and departments to secure necessary resources.

• Monitor team workload and adjust assignments as required.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders.

• Communicate project status, risks, and issues in a clear and timely manner.

• Manage expectations and ensure stakeholder satisfaction.

• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.

• Proactively address challenges to prevent project delays.

• Develop and manage project budgets in collaboration with finance.

• Monitor expenses and ensure adherence to budgetary constraints.

• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation.

• Establish and enforce project quality standards.

• Conduct regular reviews of project deliverables to ensure they meet quality requirements.

• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to project team members.

• Conduct regular team meetings to facilitate communication and coordination.

You’re great at:

• Inspiring and motivating project teams

• Stakeholder management and relationship building

• Meeting deadlines and keeping projects on schedule

• Developing creative solutions to challenges

• Conflict Resolution

• Developing risk mitigation strategies

• Monitoring costs and ensuring adherence to projects budgets

• Making informed decisions

• Ensuring project outcomes meet customer expectations

Would be great if you have:

• Proven experience in successfully managing and delivering complex projects.

• A form of PM certification is highly desirable (PRINCE2, Agile, PMP).

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.