Technical Project Manager

This temporary opportunity is ideal for a Technical Project Manager with a strong background in technology and a proven ability to lead projects in the consumer industry. Based in London, the role offers a competitive day rate and the chance to work in a hybrid environment.

Client Details

The company is a reputable organisation within the consumer industry. It is a medium-sized company that values technical expertise and innovation to drive success in its technology department.

Description

• Lead end-to-end delivery of the technology workstream for a major integration programme.
• Build and manage the integrated technology delivery plan across digital, ecommerce, retail, data, supply chain, and corporate technology domains.
• Coordinate technical teams and vendors to deliver application integrations, data migrations, security controls, and infrastructure changes.
• Proactively manage risks, issues, dependencies, and programme-wide impacts, maintaining tight control of timelines and quality.
• Validate technical deliverables against business and customer requirements.
• Produce clear and concise updates for leadership, steering groups, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Track implications of the technology programme, contributing to forecasting, cost management, and variance analysis.

Profile

A successful Technical Project Manager should have:

• 7+ years delivering large-scale technology programmes, ideally within consumer-focused environments (retail, FMCG, ecommerce, digital-first brands).
• Strong experience managing multi-disciplinary technology projects including integrations, data migrations, and platform modernisation.
• Demonstrated ability to work across digital applications, data platforms, security, and infrastructure.
• Proven experience managing complex cutovers and supporting post-go-live hypercare.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong stakeholder management across technical teams, business functions, vendors, and senior leadership.
• Clear communicator able to translate complex technical content for non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Hybrid, Waterfall).
• Strong awareness around project budgets, cost drivers, and forecasting.
• Advanced skills with MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word; hands-on experience using Jira and Confluence.

Job Offer

• Competitive daily rate of £500 - £550.
• Opportunity to work in a hybrid model, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Be a part of a collaborative and innovative team within the consumer industry.
• Gain valuable experience managing technology projects in a London-based role.

If you are a skilled Technical Project Manager eager to take on a challenging temporary role, apply now to join a respected organisation in London.