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Job Advertisement: Technical Project Manager
Position: Technical Project Manager
Client: Thames Valley Police
Location: Fareham
Pay Rate: £370 per day (outside IR35)

Thames Valley Police, in collaboration with Service Care Solutions, is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to join their team and play a pivotal role in managing ICT projects to ensure efficient delivery of business benefits. As a Technical Project Manager, you will work closely with the Technical Programme Management team and other senior executives to oversee the development, resourcing, and vendor management planning of allocated projects.

Role Purpose:

• Manage ICT projects, ensuring technical development and delivery align with approved architectures and business objectives.
• Collaborate with various ICT departments to ensure projects fit within approved architectures, are secure, and cost-effective to operate.
• Oversee project deliverables, including resourcing, scheduling, and budget management, to achieve desired outcomes.
• Work closely with project boards, ICT managers, and business managers to ensure clear communication and understanding of project deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain project plans to ensure accurate technical development, resourcing, and vendor management planning.
• Collaborate with ICT departments to ensure projects align with approved architectures and security standards.
• Manage ICT suppliers to ensure timely delivery of project outcomes and adherence to quality standards.
• Oversee testing of ICT changes to minimise disruption and ensure business benefits are fully realised.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and training are provided to support business users and ICT service delivery.
• Supervise project resources, including workload planning and performance management.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Technical Project Manager, preferably in a complex environment such as law enforcement or public sector.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2) and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project).
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Experience managing staff and projects in matrix structures.
• Willingness to travel to different locations across the Forces and work flexibly, including unsocial hours.

If you have the expertise and skills to excel in this role and contribute to the success of Thames Valley Police projects, please submit your application including your CV and cover letter to lewis.ashcroft@Servicecare.org.uk