Technical Project Manager - Cloud / Security / Infrastructure
6 months initially - Cardiff - you must be within easy commuting distance to Cardiff as it's 2-3 days onsite each week.
£500-575 p/d Inside IR35 - good chance of extensions
Are you a highly skilled Project Manager with a strong technical background? We're looking for a driven individual to lead and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of IT projects, from initial design through to implementation and successful handover to support teams.
Ideal technical skills and experience
- Technical Expertise:
- Solid understanding of Cyber Security principles.
- Experience with Cloud Infrastructure and Migration, preferably with Microsoft Azure.
- Knowledge of IT infrastructure, end-user computing, and service management.
- Project Management Skills:
- Strong experience with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
- Proven track record in managing IT projects of various sizes, from inception to operational handover.
- Communication and Leadership:
- Ability to translate technical details into clear, actionable plans.
- Skilled in engaging with stakeholders at all levels to ensure project alignment.
- Problem-Solving Abilities:
- Critical thinker with the capacity to handle crises effectively.
- Excellent negotiation skills for managing both internal teams and external vendors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Technical Project Management: Oversee the entire project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with technical requirements and delivery milestones.
- Documentation: Create and manage essential project governance documents, including Project Initiation Documents (PID), RACI matrices, and detailed requirements.
- Team Coordination: Lead both internal and external technical resources, including Managed Service Providers, to deliver high-quality outcomes.
- Risk and Issue Management: Identify potential challenges and implement solutions to mitigate project risks.
- Operational Handover: Ensure seamless integration of projects into ongoing operational support.
- Preferred Skills:
- Proficient in using project management tools like MS Project, Asana, Trello, and Kanban boards.
- Experience with collaboration tools such as MS Teams, SharePoint, and DevOps platforms like Confluence and Azure DevOps.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and creating operational process documents to support project delivery.
If you’re a hands-on Project Manager with a solid technical foundation and a passion for leading innovative IT initiatives, please apply now for further details, thanks!