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SCM Project Manager / Technical Program Manager - 100% Remote - W2 contract
Posted 1 day ago by SGIC Cloud Technologies Inc.
Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced SCM Project Manager / Technical Program Manager to lead complex, cross-function...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Senior Technical Project Manager - M&A IT Integration
Posted 3 days ago by Ubique Systems UK Limited
Experience8+ years of technical project management experience, with a proven track record leading M&A IT integration...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Onsite
- Location Maxim Park, Scotland
Technical Project Manager
Posted 3 days ago by Professional Technical Ltd
We are currently seeking a Contract Technical Engineering Project Manager with a background in design engineering to joi...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Nine Elms, South West London (SW8), SW8 4LP
Technical Project Manager
Posted 4 days ago by TALENT INTERNATIONAL UK LTD
About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to drive the delivery of complex IT, software, and...
- Rate £785 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location UK; London; Birmingham; Manchester; Glasgow; Liverpool; Leeds; Edinburgh; Bristol; Cardiff; Nottingham
Technical Project Manager (Data, Kubernetes, Cloud) - MUST HAVE ACTIVE SC - High...
Posted 4 days ago by Octopus Computer Associates
Technical Project Manager (Data, Kubernetes, Cloud, VMWare) - MUST HAVE ACTIVE SC - High Wycombe/Farnborough (2-3 days p...
- Rate £788 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location High Wycombe and Farnborough
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About Our Technical Project Manager Contract Roles in Manchester
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 Manchester?
Manchester has established itself as the strongest contractor hub outside London, supported by a diverse economy spanning financial services, technology, media, and the public sector. MediaCityUK at Salford Quays anchors a cluster of digital, creative, and broadcasting employers, while Spinningfields and the wider city centre house the financial and professional services concentration. Several major insurers and banks run significant operations from Manchester, and the technology sector has matured considerably, with both established firms and scale-ups competing for software engineering, cloud, and data contractors. The rate gap with London has narrowed over the past few years as employer competition for experienced contractors in the city has intensified, and for many disciplines Manchester now offers comparable depth of opportunity at a materially lower cost base.
How much do technical project manager contractors usually earn in Manchester?
Contract rates for technical project manager roles in Manchester typically range from £500 to £900 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 Manchester are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 200 technical project manager contract roles across the site, with Manchester accounting for a significant portion. Data reviewed up to September 2026.