Technical Project Manager ( Manchester)

Technical Project Manager (Manchester)

£450-500 a day inside IR35

Clearance Required: BPSS (Eligible)

Location: Manchester (In office 3 days a week)

Travel: Occasional travel (approximately once per month)

Duration: Initial 3 months

(Previous Central Government experience would be advantageous)

Technical Project Manager

Role Overview

We are looking for a Technical Project Manager to lead the delivery of a key infrastructure programme.

This role operates within a traditional delivery environment and requires a strong technical understanding of infrastructure, alongside solid project management capability. You will be responsible for driving delivery, coordinating technical teams, and ensuring effective stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of infrastructure projects
• Manage project plans, timelines, dependencies, and deliverables in a structured delivery environment
• Coordinate cross-functional technical teams, ensuring alignment and timely execution of tasks
• Engage and manage stakeholders across business and technical areas
• Track progress, identify risks/issues, and implement mitigation strategies
• Own and maintain project tracking in Jira, ensuring accurate and up-to-date reporting
• Oversee data quality across project artefacts, including data cleansing and validation
• Provide regular status reporting, including progress updates, risks, and key milestones
• Ensure governance standards and project controls are adhered to throughout delivery

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership and accountability
• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• Proactive problem-solver with a delivery-focused mindset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable operating in complex, technical environments