Technical Project Manager Contract Jobs in Aberdeen
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Infra Technical Project Delivery Manager (Virtualisation/Migration)
Posted 2 days ago by eTeam Workforce Limited
ResponsibilityWe are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Technical Project Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of la...
- Rate £478 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Sheffield
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Infrastructure Technical Project Delivery Manager
Posted 4 days ago by Experis UK
PurposeInfrastructure Technical Project Delivery Manager to lead the delivery of large-scale virtualisation, infrastruct...
- Rate £409 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Technical Project Manager with PMP with Veeva, including PromoMats
Posted 5 days ago by Cyber Sphere LLC
Job summaryWhat to expect: The IT Project Manager will lead and oversee enterprise technology initiatives within the Glo...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Remote or Rochester, New York
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Technical Project Manager
Posted 5 days ago by Insight International (UK) Ltd
Position: Technical Project ManagerLocation: Burgess, UKWork mode: Hybrid (3 Days Onsite)Type: ContractInside IR35JD- 10...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Burgess Hill, England, United Kingdom
Junior Technical Project Manager (Azure/GitHub Migration)
Posted 5 days ago by Red Global
*** Junior Technical Project Manager (Azure to GitHub Migration) - 6 Months Contract - Remote - Poland***RED has a new c...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Poland, Eastern Europe
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Infra Technical Project Delivery Manager (Virtualisation / Migration)
Posted 6 days ago by HelloKindred
Company DescriptionWho is HelloKindred?HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles...
- Rate £345 per day
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
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Software Engineering with AI/ML and GenAI and Technical project manager
Posted 1 week ago by LANDMARKIT LLC
QualificationsReq: Sr. Technical manager/ AI/ML and GenAI solution delivery with finance client expDuration: 3- 6 Mon...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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Technical Project Manager (UX) III
Posted 1 week ago by Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC
Step into a pivotal Project Manager role and help define and launch a new end-to-end digital portal for business custome...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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About Our Technical Project Manager Contract Roles in Aberdeen
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 is the contracting market like in Aberdeen?
No other UK city is as thoroughly defined by a single sector as Aberdeen is by oil, gas, and energy. Major operators, service companies, and engineering contractors serving the North Sea sustain concentrated hiring for petroleum, mechanical, electrical, subsea, process, and commissioning engineers, alongside HSE, project controls, and commercial management. The energy transition is reshaping part of this picture, with offshore wind, hydrogen, and carbon capture projects drawing on the same talent pool and contracting infrastructure that supports conventional energy work. Outside energy, contracting activity is relatively thin compared to Edinburgh or Glasgow. Energy sector rates in Aberdeen carry a premium that can match or exceed London, reflecting the specialist nature of the work and the harsh environment allowances common in offshore and remote site engagements.
How much do technical project manager contractors usually earn in Aberdeen?
Contract rates for technical project manager roles in Aberdeen typically range from £450 to £810 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many technical project manager vacancies in Aberdeen are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 200 technical project manager contract roles across the site, with Aberdeen contributing to the market. Data reviewed up to August 2026.