Project Manager (Red Hat Ansible)

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Job Title: Project Manager (Red Hat Ansible)
Location: Sheffield, 3 days onsite is mandatory (Hybrid)
Contract Duration: Until 30-Nov-26
Pay Rate: £468 per day through FCSA Umbrella

Role Purpose:

• We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a strategic automation and platform engineering program within Client. This program includes initiatives led by an Architect and an Ansible SME Tech Lead, requiring strong governance, coordination, and technical awareness. The PM will ensure seamless integration of architecture design, automation standards, and platform engineering into the overall delivery roadmap.

Key Responsibilities:

• Governance & Delivery Leadership:
• Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with clients standards and regulatory requirements.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with automation and platform engineering goals.
• Manage project plans, budgets, risks, and dependencies across multiple technical streams (architecture, automation, platform).
• Drive timely delivery of milestones, ensuring quality and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Cross-Functional Coordination:
• Lead and coordinate efforts between Architect, Ansible SME Tech Lead, developers, and infrastructure specialists.
• Ensure alignment of architecture decisions, automation standards, and platform upgrades with project timelines.
• Facilitate integration of automation workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and security/compliance requirements into delivery plans.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
• Act as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders across business and technology teams.
• Communicate progress, risks, and issues clearly and proactively, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Technical Skills:

While this is not a hands-on role, familiarity with the following technologies is critical for effective leadership:

• Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) - Understanding of automation strategy and governance.
• Ansible - Awareness of playbook development, RBAC, and credential management.
• Red Hat OpenShift - Knowledge of containerization and orchestration platforms.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Familiarity with automation tools and practices.
• Python & YAML - Awareness of Scripting and automation use cases.
• Generative AI (GenAI) - Understanding of AI-driven solutions and integration considerations.
• Node.js & Full Stack Development - Awareness of application development life cycle.

If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.