Technical Project Manager

6 months initially - Cardiff - you must be within easy commuting distance to Cardiff as it s 2-3 days onsite each week.

£500-575 p/d Inside IR35 - good chance of extensions

Are you a highly skilled Project Manager with a strong technical background? We re looking for a driven individual to lead and manage the end-to-end life cycle of IT projects, from initial design through to implementation and successful handover to support teams.

• Technical Expertise:
  • Solid understanding of Cyber Security principles.
  • Experience with Cloud Infrastructure and Migration, preferably with Microsoft Azure.
  • Knowledge of IT infrastructure, end-user computing, and service management.
• Project Management Skills:
  • Strong experience with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
  • Proven track record in managing IT projects of various sizes, from inception to operational handover.
• Communication and Leadership:
  • Ability to translate technical details into clear, actionable plans.
  • Skilled in engaging with stakeholders at all levels to ensure project alignment.
• Problem-Solving Abilities:
  • Critical thinker with the capacity to handle crises effectively.
  • Excellent negotiation skills for managing both internal teams and external vendors.

• Technical Project Management: Oversee the entire project life cycle, ensuring alignment with technical requirements and delivery milestones.
• Documentation: Create and manage essential project governance documents, including Project Initiation Documents (PID), RACI matrices, and detailed requirements.
• Team Coordination: Lead both internal and external technical resources, including Managed Service Providers, to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Risk and Issue Management: Identify potential challenges and implement solutions to mitigate project risks.
• Operational Handover: Ensure seamless integration of projects into ongoing operational support.

• Preferred Skills:
• Proficient in using project management tools like MS Project, Asana, Trello, and Kanban boards.
• Experience with collaboration tools such as MS Teams, SharePoint, and DevOps platforms like Confluence and Azure DevOps.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and creating operational process documents to support project delivery.

If you're a hands-on Project Manager with a solid technical foundation and a passion for leading innovative IT initiatives, please apply now for further details, thanks!