Technology Project Manager
Posted 1 week ago by DTG Global
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: A leading professional services firm is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to oversee the delivery of two significant technology initiatives as part of a digital transformation programme. The role involves managing complex projects that include application development and systems integration, with a focus on end-to-end delivery. The successful candidate will work closely with senior technology leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure project success and alignment with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading the delivery of two concurrent, high-impact technology programmes
- Owning project plans, timelines, milestones and governance frameworks
- Managing full project lifecycle including design, build, testing, training and operational handover
- Coordinating cross-functional teams across business, technical and external suppliers
- Managing RAID, dependencies and change control proactively
- Facilitating project, governance and technical forums with senior stakeholders
- Overseeing systems integration activities across multiple platforms
- Ensuring infrastructure, support and service transition readiness
- Producing clear reporting on delivery progress, risks and outcomes
- Ensuring all deliverables meet quality, security and regulatory standards
Key Skills:
- 5+ years’ experience in technical project management within complex environments
- Strong background delivering technology projects in professional services or similar regulated sectors
- Experience across software delivery, systems integration and cloud platforms
- Solid understanding of project methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid)
- Strong service transition and operational handover experience
- Excellent stakeholder management across technical and non-technical audiences
- Confident managing multiple workstreams and senior-level expectations
- PRINCE2, PMP or similar certifications highly desirable
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
A leading professional services firm is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead the delivery of two strategically significant technology initiatives as part of a wider digital transformation programme. This role sits within a well-established technology delivery function and will focus on managing complex, business-critical projects that span application development, systems integration and business change. You will take ownership of two major programmes, including the rollout of a new enterprise platform and the delivery of a core back-office solution supporting key business functions.
The role Reporting into senior technology leadership, you will be responsible for end-to-end delivery across both projects, from initial planning and requirements through to build, testing, deployment and transition into BAU. This is a hands-on delivery role, requiring strong technical understanding alongside excellent stakeholder and change management capability.
What you’ll be doing
- Leading the delivery of two concurrent, high-impact technology programmes
- Owning project plans, timelines, milestones and governance frameworks
- Managing full project lifecycle including design, build, testing, training and operational handover
- Coordinating cross-functional teams across business, technical and external suppliers
- Managing RAID, dependencies and change control proactively
- Facilitating project, governance and technical forums with senior stakeholders
- Overseeing systems integration activities across multiple platforms
- Ensuring infrastructure, support and service transition readiness
- Producing clear reporting on delivery progress, risks and outcomes
- Ensuring all deliverables meet quality, security and regulatory standards
What they’re looking for
- 5+ years’ experience in technical project management within complex environments
- Strong background delivering technology projects in professional services or similar regulated sectors
- Experience across software delivery, systems integration and cloud platforms
- Solid understanding of project methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid)
- Strong service transition and operational handover experience
- Excellent stakeholder management across technical and non-technical audiences
- Confident managing multiple workstreams and senior-level expectations
- PRINCE2, PMP or similar certifications highly desirable
Why consider it
- High-profile digital transformation within a major professional services firm
- Ownership of strategically important enterprise systems
- Exposure to both business-facing platforms and technical architecture
- Strong governance, mature PMO and senior leadership support
- Hybrid working model
- Fixed-term contract suited to experienced delivery-focused project managers
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Project Manager who enjoys operating in complex, stakeholder-heavy environments and delivering meaningful business change through technology.