Technical Project Manager (12‑Month Fixed Term Contract)
Location: Peterborough (Hybrid)
We are looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager to deliver a portfolio of IT infrastructure projects for ABF Business Technology Services. The role will involve cloud migrations, office moves, system upgrades, and new software implementations across a global business environment.
Responsibilities
* Manage the end‑to‑end delivery of multiple concurrent IT infrastructure and technology projects, ensuring delivery on time, to scope, and within budget.
* Oversee project planning and governance, including definition workshops, initiation documents, and risk registers.
* Coordinate stakeholder engagement, building relationships across ABF’s corporate functions and ensuring clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
* Manage budgets and reporting, producing regular highlight reports, financial tracking, and risk assessments.
* Coordinate technical resources and schedules, ensuring seamless handover into service transition.
* Facilitate change management, ensuring new systems and infrastructure are successfully embedded into business operations.
* Apply quality assurance principles, ensuring all documentation and deliverables meet agreed standards.
* Contribute to continuous improvement, identifying lessons learned and opportunities to enhance delivery practices within BTS.
Qualifications
* Demonstrated experience as a Technical Project Manager or IT Project Manager delivering infrastructure or technology projects end‑to‑end.
* Comprehensive understanding of IT systems, infrastructure, and applications (e.g., telephony, cloud, networking, or software upgrades).
* Stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
* Experience managing budgets, timelines, and risk across multiple concurrent projects.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively, balancing competing priorities in a constantly evolving environment.
* Problem‑solving skills and professional integrity.
* Experience in project documentation, governance, and reporting.
* Desirable: Formal project management certification (PRINCE2, PMP, or Agile) and/or ITIL Foundation.
Benefits
* AB Foods BTS match up to 10% pension (contributory)
* Up to 10% bonus
* Opportunity to buy up to 5 days holiday per calendar year
* Discounts on ABF products such as Twinings, Silverspoon, Pataks and Ryvita
* 24/7 free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme
* Free lunch option available every day
* Access to a staff shop with discounted ABF brand products
Equal opportunities: As part of the application process you will be asked to answer questions that help us monitor how inclusive our recruitment process is and identify areas for improvement. This information is anonymised, separate from your application and is never seen by the hiring panel. You may choose not to answer these questions with no impact on your application.
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