Technical Project Manager

Due to growth and opportunity, we now have an interesting and exciting opportunity to join StepChange Debt Charity as a Technical Project Manager

We are looking for someone who can manage a project from initiation to implementation and has excellent stakeholder management and relationship building skills. You will be responsible for the management and delivery of Technical Projects covering time, scope and quality  

StepChange are the UK’s largest and most comprehensive provider of free debt advice. Hundreds of thousands of people come to us for help every year. Some are at crisis point and many don't see a way out. We help them to find a way out of their debt problems. We don't judge people; we provide the support, guidance and solutions that are needed. Whatever the situation we'll look for practical solutions that make our clients' lives better.

With this role you will enjoy a hybrid working model, combining working from home with some days in the office. 

What you will be doing

• Lead multiple technical change projects from idea to implementation delivering to agreed scope, cost, quality and timescales, effectively managing conflicting deadlines and priorities with multiple stakeholders 
• Define and implement the detailed delivery approach for each stage of the project life cycle and obtain acceptance and buy in to the approach from all team members 
• Work collaboratively with sponsor and other leadership team members to define robust project cost benefit analyses
• Produce all project management deliverables
• Ensure project costs are managed appropriately
• Monitor, manage and report project status and progress appropriately to stakeholders

What we want from you

• Experience of leading projects – in particular projects of a technical nature
• A technical background, with the ability to understand technical concepts and bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience of working with third party suppliers
• Extensive experience of stakeholder management and engaging with senior executives
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to negotiate, productively challenge established ways of thinking and influence at all levels
• Financial awareness and budgeting skills
• Ability to engage and motivate people in support of project objectives

What we offer you:

• 24 days annual leave (this increases by one day per year up to a maximum of 29), plus bank holidays
• The opportunity to buy and sell annual leave
• Hybrid working– with IT equipment provided when you’re working from home
• A personal career plan and ongoing training and development and support with role-related professional subscriptions and qualifications
• Travel season ticket loans
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Group pension scheme
• Group Company Life Assurance
• Westfield Health cash plan with employee discounts in high street shops
• Vitality at Work health and wellbeing
• Employee assistance programme
• Access to financial planning and advice
• 2 days paid volunteering leave per year
• Long service awards

Equality, diversity, and inclusion:

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are incredibly important to us; we have a culture of belonging. We’re always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce to ensure we can provide the best service possible for everyone. It’s not just about the professional experience you bring – we’re interested in who you are and your potential. If there’s an adjustment to our recruitment process that would help you to be your best, speak to our team and they’ll be happy to help.