Technical Project Manager

Job Title: Contract Technical Project Manager

Location: Sheffield (Hybrid)

Contract: 6-Month Initial Contract (via Umbrella)

Industry: Financial Services

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to join a leading financial services client on a 6-month initial contract. This hybrid role, based in Sheffield, will involve managing infrastructure-related projects within the Infrastructure Portfolio, reporting to the Infrastructure Delivery Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

1. End-to-end project management of infrastructure initiatives from feasibility to implementation.
2. Deliver the Infrastructure Book of Work, ensuring timely and cost-effective solutions.
3. Collaborate with technical teams to develop clear, achievable, and supportable designs.
4. Work closely with business stakeholders, guiding them on best-practice solutions that align with technical standards.
5. Vendor management and commercial oversight, ensuring projects are delivered within budget.
6. Oversee projects involving Software as a Service (SaaS) applications hosted off-premises.
7. Manage Privileged Access Management (PAM) initiatives, ensuring compliance and security best practices.
8. Ensure structured, logical, and results-driven execution of projects.

Essential Skills & Experience:

1. Proven Project Management experience within Infrastructure Delivery.
2. Demonstrated success in delivering multiple infrastructure projects.
3. Strong technical understanding of infrastructure systems and architecture.
4. Project Management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, Agile).
5. Experience working with SaaS applications and managing PAM-related projects.
6. Ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels and represent the Infrastructure Portfolio with credibility.
7. Experience in budget management and dealing with external vendors.

Personal Attributes:

1. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
2. Results-driven with a strong sense of accountability.
3. Proactive, structured, and able to prioritize tasks effectively.
4. Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
5. Ability to work under pressure, handling large workloads and tight deadlines.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint).

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead critical infrastructure projects in a fast-paced financial services environment. If you have the required skills and experience, apply now.