Technical Project Manager (Hiring Immediately)

Technical Project Manager (Hiring Immediately)

Posted 4 days ago by Metropolitan Police

£63,409 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Beckenham, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The Technical Project Manager for the Operational Support Unit is responsible for managing a team of technical specialists to deliver small to medium scale technology projects that support frontline policing in London. This role involves overseeing the entire project lifecycle, ensuring that solutions are effective, secure, and delivered to high professional standards. The position requires strong leadership and technical assurance to manage risks and realize benefits for operational stakeholders. The role is crucial in maintaining the safety and security of London through innovative technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a team of multi-disciplinary technical specialists.
  • Oversee the end-to-end delivery of small to medium scale technology projects.
  • Ensure projects are operationally effective, secure, ethical, and delivered to high standards.
  • Manage the full project lifecycle from concept definition to post-implementation review.
  • Work with the Head of Infrastructure and other Technical Leads to align solutions with operational needs.
  • Identify and manage risks associated with technology projects.
  • Inspire confidence from operational stakeholders and senior leaders.

Key Skills:

  • Proven experience in project management, particularly in technology projects.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Ability to manage the full project lifecycle.
  • Technical knowledge in software development, hardware engineering, and system integration.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Understanding of operational policing needs and technology solutions.

Salary (Rate): £63,409 yearly

City: Beckenham

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Technical Project Manager - Operational Support Unit Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below. Salary: The starting salary is £63,409, which includes allowances totalling £3,009. The salary is broken down as £ 60,400 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £65,886. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000. Location: Sydenham You’re wired differently. So is our tech. London is one of the most exciting and diverse cities in the world and policing it is no easy task. It takes a huge number of people with a wide range of skills and experience to keep over nine million people safe. Some of those skills include seeing opportunities in technology – and that’s where the OSU come in. As Technical Project Manager, you’ll play a crucial part in protecting London by managing a team of multi-disciplinary technical specialists. You will be responsible for the successful end-to-end delivery of small to medium scale technology projects that directly support frontline policing and corporate operational outcomes. Working with the Head of Infrastructure and other Technical Leads, you will be responsible to ensuing that solutions are operationally effective, secure, ethical, and delivered to a high professional standard, in line with the New Met for London operating model. You will need to manage the full project lifecycle—from concept definition and requirements capture through design, delivery, testing, deployment, and post-implementation review. Projects may include software development, hardware engineering, system integration, deployment of off-the-shelf technologies, and the development of bespoke technical solutions to meet policing needs. Responsibilities The role combines clear leadership responsibility with technical and delivery assurance, ensuring risks are understood, benefits are realised, and outputs inspire confidence from operational stakeholders and senior leaders. Key responsibilities of the role are defined below: London is a huge, diverse, exciting city. Policing it is no easy task. We’re reliant on an array of skillsets to do it well. As Technical Project Manager, you’ll help to keep London safe through managing a team of multi-disciplinary technical specialists. You’ll be responsible for the successful end-to-end delivery of small to medium scale technology projects that directly support frontline and corporate operational outcomes. It’ll be your responsibility to ensure technology projects are effective, secure, ethical and delivered to a high standard. How To Apply To begin your career at the Met, please click the apply button “. The application process requires a comprehensive CV. Please note that you should not submit two copies of your CV, and ensure that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV. Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 8 June 2026. Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. xlqdzyr The application review for this vacancy will commence 2 weeks after closing date Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence 2 – 3 weeks after CBQ sift