Technical Project Manager

Job Title: Technical Programme Manager Location: Welwyn Garden City / Hybrid, 3 days per week onsite (Opportunity for more flex working)Remuneration: Up to £750/day Contract Details: 6 Month Contract + scope for extensions

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in the heart of retail innovation? Our client is seeking a dynamic Technical Programme Manager to join their team! You'll play a crucial part in delivering key projects within Application Security and Vulnerability Management. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a passion for cyber security, this is the opportunity for you!

Responsibilities:

• Own Delivery: Drive execution of specific workstreams aligned with FY25/26 commitments.
• Coordinate Teams: Lead cross-functional teams for timely project execution and issue resolution.
• Report Progress: Communicate risks and progress to the lead TPM, ensuring alignment with programme goals.
• Support Tech Excellence: Contribute to initiatives through structured planning and agile-inspired practices.
• Forward Planning: Provide insights and scoping support for FY26/27 planning.

Technical & Domain Expertise:

• Solid grasp of Cyber Security fundamentals, especially in Application Security and Vulnerability Management.
• Familiarity with secure SDLC and DevSecOps practices.
• Experience with security tooling, including SAST, DAST, and vulnerability scanners.
• Ability to interpret technical risks into actionable tasks.

Project Delivery Management:

• Proven track record in delivering projects within complex programmes.
• Skilled in project scoping, milestone planning, and dependency tracking.
• Strong risk and issue management capabilities, with proactive mitigation.
• Manage in-flight delivery while preparing for future planning.

Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination:

• Effective communicator across Cyber, Engineering, and Product teams.
• Drive alignment on project goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Engage with technical leads to unblock progress.

Tooling & Reporting:

• Proficient in Jira and Confluence Cloud for task tracking and reporting.
• Define and monitor project-level KPIs and delivery metrics.
• Produce clear updates for programme-level roll-ups.

Ways of Working & Delivery Enablement:

• Delivery-focused mindset with a pragmatic approach to agile methodologies.
• Experience applying lightweight governance for consistent delivery.
• Committed to continuous improvement and embedding best practices.

Join us in shaping the future of retail technology! If you're excited about leading technical programmes and making a real impact, apply now! Our client values innovation, collaboration, and enthusiasm, and they can't wait to meet you!