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Appello Limited; Fareham; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology company in Fareham is seeking a Technical Project Manager to oversee complex projects involving hardware, firmware, and software. The role emphasizes Agile practices and collaboration across teams, requiring strong communication and leadership skills. Candidates should possess over five years of experience, a degree in a related field, and familiarity with tools like Jira and Azure DevOps. This position offers a salary of up to £60,000 per year and a benefits package including remote work options and discounts.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee assistance programme

Pension scheme, up to 4% company matched

On-site parking

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in leading complex development projects.
• Experience in the Telecare or Telecom sectors preferred.
• Proven ability to manage full software development stacks.

Responsibilities

• Define roadmaps, track progress, and manage risks.
• Collaborate across internal teams and manage suppliers.
• Guide development of hardware, firmware, and software.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Project planning

Team coordination

Budget management

Analytical problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related

Formal project management qualification (PRINCE2, AgilePM)

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Git

Microsoft Project

Job description

Appello are seeking a Technical Project Manager (TPM) who will oversee and coordinate complex technical projects involving hardware, firmware, and software development and delivery. The role focuses on successful execution through collaboration with internal and external teams, maintaining quality, timelines, and cost-efficiency.

The TPM also ensures robust post-launch support mechanisms are designed and implemented to sustain product performance throughout its lifecycle. The TPM has direct responsibility for managing the software development stack and ensuring development resources are effectively planned, allocated, and managed.

Main Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution: Define roadmaps, track progress, manage risks, and ensure stakeholder alignment.
• Team Coordination: Collaborate across internal functions and manage external suppliers to ensure seamless integration and delivery.
• Development Oversight: Guide hardware, firmware, and software development, ensuring technical alignment and Agile practices.
• Resource & Outsourcing Management: Maintain development plans, balance capacity, and manage outsourced work.
• Lifecycle Governance: Oversee service design, parallel testing, and deployment readiness.
• Post-Launch Support: Design support systems, ensure service continuity, and implement feedback loops.
• Change & Quality Management: Control scope changes, assure quality, and conduct post-implementation reviews.
• Budget & Vendor Management: Manage budgets and contracts to ensure cost-effective, compliant delivery.

If you are interested in this role, please upload your CV and answer a few questions about yourself.

This is an exciting time at the Appello group. We are a company on the move and now is a perfect time to join our team. You'll gain exceptional career opportunities and will be part of a company that is expanding.

You're an experienced and driven technical project manager with a strong background in leading complex development projects that span hardware, firmware, and software. With over five years of hands-on experience, you've successfully delivered projects using structured lifecycle processes and Agile methodologies, ensuring quality and efficiency at every stage.

Your expertise includes managing full software development stacks, from planning and prioritisation to resource allocation and progress tracking. You're confident using tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, Git, CI / CD pipelines, and Microsoft Project to keep teams aligned and projects on track.

You bring a strategic mindset to development planning, with a proven ability to produce and maintain resource-leveled plans. Your leadership style is collaborative and motivating, enabling cross-functional teams to thrive under your guidance. You communicate clearly and effectively with stakeholders at all levels, and you're known for your analytical approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

Ideally, you have experience in the Telecare or Telecoms sectors and have managed outsourced software development. You hold a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, along with a formal project management qualification such as PRINCE2 or AgilePM.

What We Offer

• Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
• Salary: Up to £60,000 pa dependant on experience
• Location: Remote with requirement to travel in line with operational requirements
• 25 days in addition to bank holidays
• Discounts on groceries, shopping, holidays, insurance, days out, restaurants and more
• 24 / 7 employee assistance programme with an easily accessible app
• Family and friends' discounts on our services & products
• Pension Scheme, up to 4% company matched
• Free on-site parking