Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Manager

Posted Today by Haystack

£600 Per day
Undetermined
Remote
Maidstone, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The Technical Project Manager role involves leading high-stakes technical IT projects for a leading UK talent consultancy, focusing on digital transformation for elite clients. The position requires a certified expert to manage complex infrastructure projects while ensuring alignment with business objectives and budgetary targets. The role emphasizes stakeholder management and the integration of ITIL best practices throughout service transitions. The successful candidate will be responsible for orchestrating vendor relationships and maintaining comprehensive project documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the end-to-end delivery of high-stakes technical IT projects.
  • Orchestrate complex third-party vendor relationships and hold partners accountable to SLAs.
  • Integrate ITIL best practices into all service transition phases.
  • Maintain comprehensive RAID logs, detailed project plans, and high-visibility status reporting.
  • Proactively identify and dismantle technical bottlenecks across multiple workstreams.

Key Skills:

  • Proven track record of delivering technical, IT-focused infrastructure or software projects.
  • PRINCE2 Practitioner certification.
  • ITIL Foundation (or higher) certification with a deep understanding of Service Management.
  • Extensive experience managing third-party suppliers.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills.

Salary (Rate): £600 daily

City: Maidstone

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Technical Project Manager | £550 - £600

We're working with a leading UK talent consultancy driving digital transformation for their elite client portfolio on this exciting opportunity. Are you a heavyweight Technical PM who thrives on the intersection of complex infrastructure and seamless service delivery? We are looking for a certified expert to spearhead business-critical technical workstreams, bridging the gap between high-level stakeholder vision and technical execution through rigorous PRINCE2 and ITIL frameworks.

The Role

  • Lead the end-to-end delivery of high-stakes technical IT projects, ensuring pinpoint alignment with business objectives and budgetary targets.
  • Orchestrate complex third-party vendor relationships, holding outsourced partners accountable to strict SLAs and contract performance.
  • Bridge the gap between project execution and operational stability by integrating ITIL best practices into all service transition phases.
  • Command the project landscape by maintaining comprehensive RAID logs, detailed project plans, and high-visibility status reporting for executive stakeholders.
  • Proactively identify and dismantle technical bottlenecks across multiple workstreams to ensure continuous delivery flow.

What You'll Need

  • Proven track require of delivering technical, IT-focused infrastructure or software projects within a structured corporate environment.
  • PRINCE2 Practitioner certification is essential for this role to manage governance and methodology.
  • ITIL Foundation (or higher) certification with a deep understanding of Service Management and Transition.
  • Extensive experience managing third-party suppliers and navigating the complexities of outsourced delivery models.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate technical jargon into business value for C-suite partners.

What's On Offer

  • Competitive day rate of £550 - £600 per day.
  • Remote-friendly working environment with a flexible approach to location.
  • The opportunity to lead high-profile projects for an established, market-leading organization.
  • A fast-paced, professional culture where structured methodology is highly valued.

Apply via Haystack today!