Technical Business Project Manager

Job Title: Technical Business Project Manager (Contract)

Duration: 9 Months (initial, with potential extension)

About the Role:

Our client is seeking an experienced Technical Business Project Manager for an exciting 9-month daily rate contract. This is a hands-on delivery-focused role requiring a strong blend of technical knowledge, business process understanding, and project management expertise. You will be responsible for leading and delivering cross-functional initiatives end-to-end, liaising with both technical teams and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of complex projects, ensuring alignment with business goals, timelines, and budget.
• Act as a bridge between IT and business units, translating technical requirements into business outcomes and vice versa.
• Own project planning, resource management, risk/issue tracking, and stakeholder communication.
• Work with developers, solution architects, business analysts, and testers to ensure successful implementation.
• Coordinate multiple workstreams across functional and technical areas.
• Manage third-party vendors and ensure deliverables are met.
• Conduct regular project reporting and status updates to senior leadership.
• Support change management and user adoption across the business.

Required Experience & Skills:

• 5+ years of Project Management experience, ideally within technical or digital transformation projects.
• Strong understanding of IT systems, software development lifecycles, and infrastructure.
• Experience delivering in both Agile and Waterfall environments.
• Proven ability to work closely with technical teams (e.g., developers, QA, DevOps).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including C-level reporting.
• Hands-on approach – must be comfortable diving into the detail and leading from the front.
• Previous experience working with cross-functional teams and complex system integrations.
• Ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and vendor relationships.

Desirable:

• Background in software delivery, systems implementation, or infrastructure projects.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certifications are a plus.
• Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or similar.

What We Offer:

• A competitive daily rate
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunity to lead high-impact initiatives
• Work with a supportive and dynamic team
• Potential for contract extension