Technical Project Manager Contract Jobs in Sheffield
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Technical Project Manager – Application Portfolio Management
Posted 2 days ago by Computer Enterprises, Inc.
Job at a GlanceTitle: Technical Project Manager – Application Portfolio ManagementLocation: Remote (Akron, OH)Contract:...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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Infra Network Technical Project Manager
Posted 3 days ago by Gazelle Global Consulting Ltd
Job DescriptionInfra Network Technical Project Manager - Sheffield / HybridAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an exp...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Sheffield (S1), S1
Technical Project Manager - Network & Telecoms Infrastructure
Posted 3 days ago by Project Recruit
The RoleThe role is part of the group which encompasses Infrastructure and Service Management across EMEA Bank, Internat...
- Rate £500 per day
- Category Not specified
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Sheffield, South Yorkshire
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Technical Project Manager - Financial domain & RPA
Posted 7 days ago by Unisoft Technology Inc
Candidate Qualifications & Experience10+ Years of Relevant Experience: Leading customer-facing software implementati...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Outside
- Work type Hybrid
- Location Remote or Hybrid in Washington, District of Columbia
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Senior Technical Project Manager, Financial Services
Posted 7 days ago by Harvey Nash
Senior Technical Project Manager, Financial ServicesA global Financial Services business are currently seeking a Technic...
- Rate £700 per day
- Category Inside
- Work type Not specified
- Location London; City of London; East London; Central London; South East London; West London; Canary Wharf; South West London; North London; Greenwich; Stratford
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About Our Technical Project Manager Contract Roles in Sheffield
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 Sheffield?
Advanced manufacturing and engineering research, linked to the University of Sheffield and surrounding firms, give the city a specialist contractor niche that sets it apart from its Yorkshire neighbour Leeds. Engineering, materials science, and technical project management roles generated by this cluster are difficult to replicate elsewhere in the north of England. NHS trusts serving South Yorkshire are substantial employers across clinical systems, operational improvement, and IT. A smaller but visible digital and technology community around the city centre is adding development, data, and design work year on year. Many contractors operate across both Sheffield and Leeds, treating the two as a single market. For those with engineering or manufacturing backgrounds, Sheffield offers a concentration of relevant opportunity that larger cities often lack.
How much do technical project manager contractors usually earn in Sheffield?
Contract rates for technical project manager roles in Sheffield 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 Sheffield are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 200 technical project manager contract roles across the site, with Sheffield showing regular listings. Data reviewed up to October 2026.