Location: London Job Type: Contract Industry: Cloud & Infrastructure Job reference: TPM6675_1761147546 Posted: about 9 hours ago
Job Title: Technical Project Manager - Software Development
Location: London (Hybrid and remote working available)
Type: Contract - 6 months initial
Languages needed: English, Mandarin
We are working with a large global technology organisation who are seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams in the planning, execution, and delivery of complex software development programs. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in project management and a passion for driving results in fast-paced, technology-driven environments.
Please note that fluency in Madarin as well as English is essential for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Project Planning & Execution
Define and track project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and success metrics.Develop detailed project plans and schedules.Coordinate resources and monitor milestones to ensure timely delivery.
2. Cross-Functional Leadership
Collaborate with engineering, product, design, QA, and operations teams to ensure alignment and execution.Act as the central point of contact for all project-related communications.
3. Risk & Issue Management
Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.Proactively manage issues and remove blockers, escalating when necessary.
4. Reporting & Communication
Provide regular status updates to stakeholders and leadership.Maintain accurate and accessible project documentation.
5. Process Improvement
Promote agile methodologies and support continuous improvement efforts.Identify and implement enhancements to project management practices.
Qualifications:
6. Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.PMP, Agile, or Scrum certification is a plus.
7. Experience
3-5+ years of project management experience, specifically within technical or software development teams.Proven success managing full project life cycles in Agile, Scrum, or hybrid environments.
8. Tools & Technical Skills
Strong proficiency with Jira and Confluence for tracking and documentation.Advanced Excel skills for reporting and data analysis.Proficient in PowerPoint and Word for stakeholder communication.Experience with tools like Asana, Smartsheet, Slack, or Miro is a plus
Preferred Qualifications:
9. Experience managing cloud-based or enterprise software development projects.
10. Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, or infrastructure-as-code practices.
People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.