Technical Project Manager
Posted Today by 1772718778
£400 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Cheshire
Summary: The Technical Project Manager role involves overseeing the end-to-end delivery of complex technical projects, particularly in Java and AWS cloud technologies. This position requires collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams and is based in Cheshire, offering a hybrid working arrangement. The initial contract is for six months with potential for extension. The role is classified as inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead full project life cycle - planning, estimation, execution, delivery, and post-release support
- Coordinate with engineering, QA, DevOps, architecture, and product teams
- Work closely with Java developers, solution architects, and cloud engineers
- Guide teams in modernizing Legacy applications to cloud-native AWS solutions
Key Skills:
- Experience working with AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, API Gateway, RDS, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, ECS/EKS
- Good experience as a Technical Project Manager, Delivery Manager, or Scrum Master
- Prior hands-on experience as a Java engineer or strong working knowledge of Java-based systems
- Strong Agile/Scrum knowledge; certification preferred (CSM, PSM, PMI-ACP)
Salary (Rate): £400 daily
City: Cheshire
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: Technical Project Manager
Location: Cheshire
Salary/Rate: £380-£400 PD Inside IR35
Start Date: April
Job Type: Contract
Our leading consultancy client are seeking a Technical Project Manager with a strong engineering background in Java and AWS cloud technologies. The ideal candidate will manage end-to-end delivery of complex technical projects, work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, and ensure the successful implementation of scalable, cloud-native solutions.This is a hybrid role requiring 2 days a week onsite in Knutsford, and is offering an initial 6-month contract with a good chance of extension.
Job Responsibilities/Objectives
- Lead full project life cycle - planning, estimation, execution, delivery, and post-release support
- Coordinate with engineering, QA, DevOps, architecture, and product teams
- Work closely with Java developers, solution architects, and cloud engineers
- Guide teams in modernizing Legacy applications to cloud-native AWS solutions
Required Skills/Experience
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- Experience working with AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, API Gateway, RDS, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, ECS/EKS
- Good experience as a Technical Project Manager, Delivery Manager, or Scrum Master
- Prior hands-on experience as a Java engineer or strong working knowledge of Java-based systems
- Strong Agile/Scrum knowledge; certification preferred (CSM, PSM, PMI-ACP)
Desirable Skills/Experience
Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client:
- Understanding of microservices built on Java (Spring Boot preferred)
- Familiarity with DevOps tools - Git, Jenkins, Docker, Terraform/CloudFormation
- Ability to read technical documentation, troubleshoot high-level issues, and interface with developers
- .Proven track record managing cloud projects on AWS
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format.
Disclaimer
Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies.
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