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Technical Project Manager
Posted 5 days ago by Irvine Technology Corporation (ITC)
What You ll DoManage 2 3 concurrent technical projects from initiation through implementation and deployment.Develop and...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Orange, California
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Jr. Technical Project/Program Manager Associate || Durham, NC (REMOTE) || Contra...
Posted 5 days ago by ARK Infotech Spectrum
Role OverviewTechnical Project/Program Manager Associate - HealthcareWe are seeking a detail-oriented and driven Technic...
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- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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Technical Project/Delivery Manager With Medicaid Experience - Remote
Posted 5 days ago by The Dignify Solutions, LLC
Required15+ years of overall IT experience5+ years of managerial experienceDeep functional knowledge of Healthcare proce...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Cyber Security Technical Project Manager - B2B SaaS, AWS, Agile, Global Security...
Posted 7 days ago by Smart-Sourcer
What you'll be doing:Lead end-to-end delivery of security initiatives across cloud and on-prem in an Agile environment.P...
- Rate £95,000 per year
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Remote
- Location London or Birmingham & 90% remote
Technical Project Manager & Business Process Improvement Analyst - $58 CTC - REM...
Posted 7 days ago by Chandra Technologies, Inc.
Job Description***Crop to Crop resumes are acceptedLocation Requirement: Onsite or Remote? Candidates must be a current...
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- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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Delivery / Technical Project Manager — Security & Compliance Programs with Fedra...
Posted 2 weeks ago by Triunity Software
About the RoleWe are modernizing our vulnerability management program to meet the FedRAMP 2026 Vulnerability Detection &...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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About Our Remote Working Technical Project Manager Contract Roles
What does a technical project manager contractor do?
Organisations bring in Technical Project Manager contractors to lead the delivery of technology projects where sufficient technical knowledge is required to engage credibly with engineering teams, understand the risks and complexities of technical delivery, and manage the project without being wholly dependent on the engineering team's interpretation of progress and issues. The role applies standard project management disciplines, including planning, risk management, stakeholder communication, and governance, within a technology delivery context that requires the project manager to understand software development, infrastructure, or systems integration well enough to ask the right questions, identify technical risks, and challenge the engineering team constructively when necessary.
Technical Project Manager contractors are expected to bring a combination of project management methodology and technical background, whether from a development, infrastructure, or technical analysis career before moving into project management. PRINCE2 Practitioner or PMP certification is expected alongside practical technology project delivery experience. The ability to understand a technical architecture, follow a technical risk discussion, interpret a system integration diagram, and identify the implementation risks that a purely process-focused project manager might miss is the defining characteristic of a Technical PM contractor over a generalist project manager in a technology context. Experience managing software development projects using agile, waterfall, or hybrid delivery approaches, managing technical vendor relationships, and translating technical progress into business language for senior stakeholders is consistently expected.
What is the market like for technical project manager contractors?
Technical Project Manager contracting is an active and well-paying segment of the project management contractor market, particularly in technology, financial services, and digital programme contexts where technical fluency in the project manager is valued alongside delivery management capability. The market is larger than the pure Technical Architect or engineering-led roles but requires the combination of project management methodology and technical literacy that not all project managers possess. Financial services technology programmes, public sector digital delivery, and major cloud and infrastructure projects are among the most consistent buyers. Rates are above the generalist IT project management market, reflecting the technical depth expected in addition to standard project management competence.
What does 'remote working' mean for technical project manager contractors?
Remote contract roles are delivered primarily from the contractor's own location rather than the client's premises. In the UK contractor market, "remote" covers a range of arrangements, from fully remote with no on-site requirement through to predominantly remote roles that involve periodic travel for workshops or stakeholder meetings, typically a few days per month.
Remote contracts can show different rate patterns compared to on-site or hybrid positions. In some cases, remote working reduces location-driven rate premiums; in others, rates remain aligned to the employer's location or market benchmarks. As with all contract roles, rates are primarily driven by scope, expertise, and delivery expectations rather than working arrangement alone.
The availability of remote contracting varies by role and sector. Technology, data, and digital roles offer the broadest remote opportunities, while financial services and government clients more commonly require hybrid arrangements. Contractors evaluating remote opportunities should clarify on-site expectations before accepting, as definitions of "remote" vary between clients.
How much do technical project manager contractors usually earn when working remotely?
Contract rates for technical project manager roles typically range from £500 to £900 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement. Remote roles may sit at different points within this range depending on the employer's location and whether any on-site attendance is required.
How many remote working technical project manager vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 200 technical project manager contract roles across the site. Around 50% of the jobs currently listed on Quality Contracts offer some sort of remote or hybrid working arranegment. Data reviewed up to July 2026.