Head of Technical Projects

Pearson Whiffin IT & Digital; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech recruitment agency in Greater London is seeking a Head of Technical Projects to manage and deliver a portfolio of technology initiatives. This leadership role involves overseeing cross-functional teams, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget, and managing changes aligned with ITIL standards. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in project management, a strong understanding of ITIL frameworks, and excellent leadership abilities. A focus on cloud technologies and vendor relationships is highly advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior technical project or programme management role.
• Strong understanding and practical experience of ITIL frameworks.
• Demonstrated capability in delivering complex change programmes.
• Solid background in budget planning and cost management.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and deliver a portfolio of technical and infrastructure projects.
• Drive end-to-end change management with minimal disruption.
• Take ownership of project budgets and financial control.
• Manage and mentor project managers and cross-functional contributors.
• Shape project scope and prioritisation with senior stakeholders.
• Oversee risk, compliance, and quality assurance processes.
• Build strong vendor and partner relationships for project delivery.

Skills

Senior technical project management

ITIL frameworks

Change management

Budget management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cloud technologies

Job description

Head of Technical Projects

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Technical Projects to lead a portfolio of technology initiatives, ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest operational standards. This is a key leadership role overseeing cross-functional project teams, driving ITIL-aligned service excellence, and managing organisational change to support long-term technology strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, and deliver a diverse portfolio of technical and infrastructure projects.
• Drive end-to-end change management, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum business adoption.
• Take ownership of departmental and project budgets, including forecasting, cost control, reporting, and value optimisation.
• Manage and mentor project managers, technical leads, and cross-functional contributors.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to shape project scope, prioritisation, and strategic roadmaps.
• Oversee risk, compliance, and quality assurance processes across all initiatives.
• Build strong vendor and partner relationships to support project delivery and innovation.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in a senior technical project or programme management role.
• Strong understanding and practical experience of ITIL frameworks (ITIL qualification preferred).
• Demonstrated capability in delivering complex change programmes within a dynamic environment.
• Solid background in budget planning, financial control, and cost management.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with enterprise-level infrastructure, cloud technologies, or digital transformation programmes is highly advantageous.