Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Manager
Liverpool/Remote (Hybrid)
£50K + Benefits (35 hour week)

A Technical Project Manager is required for our client who have embarked upon upgrade projects including the migration of their entire infrastructure into the Cloud, migrating their current management system to a SAAS offering, upgrading their finance systems, and replacing the business-wide HR platform with a new solution. They are also working on several cyber security projects.
The successful candidate will join the PMO team who are responsible for the full delivery lifecycle of projects, from initial kick off meetings, requirements capture, testing, delivery, business readiness, rollout and finally, handover to BAU support. The Technical Project Managers are responsible for the management of the software suppliers along with ensuring that the defined solution meets the internal stakeholders needs. Alongside this, you will also work with the business to deliver continuous improvement utilising Lean Six Sigma methodology to ensure that internal processes are lean and providing best value.

Key responsibilities:
• Working with the PMO Analyst, ensure projects are set-up and initiated consistent with project governance
• Working with Portfolio Team, facilitate the definition of high-level customer requirements to produce project initial project scope, goals, and deliverables
• Along with our IT Business Co-Ordinator, develop a deep understanding of the necessary budget for the project for business approval
• Develop the necessary Project Brief for review and approval with the key delivery team
• Work with Risk and Compliance, Cyber Security & Finance Teams to onboard suppliers
• Carry out contractual reviews with in-house legal team and suppliers
• Complete SOW reviews with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure all requirements are met and any variables are acceptable
• Along with the Business Analysis & Quality Assurance Teams, work with internal stakeholders to capture detailed requirements and test cases
• Work with suppliers to review requirements and understand & document and gaps / risks / required process changes etc.
• Host daily stand ups and weekly project review meetings with project delivery team (including external suppliers)
• Work with infrastructure team to prepare for rollout
• Identify and track risks to the project and work to mitigate where possible
• Draw up highlight reports to project board and stakeholders
• Work with Internal Communications to prepare the business for upcoming change
• Working with Learning and Development to develop relevant training packages
• Support the business post go live

Skills required:
Enthusiastic and motivated Project Managers with a minimum of two years’ experience of Technical Project delivery.
Experience within the Legal field is beneficial
A keen interest in working with technology, cyber security and / or managing change and reducing waste utilising the Lean Six Sigma methodology is desirable.
An effective leader able to set clear expectations whilst at the same time be persuasive and reassuring.