Project Manager

TechShack; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working not specified

Job summary

TechShack is seeking an experienced Project Manager or Delivery Manager for a high-profile transformation programme in the UK. You will lead cross-functional teams, coordinate governance forums and ensure successful delivery from initiation through live operation, with a sharp focus on readiness and measurable outcomes.

You should thrive in complex environments, manage multiple workstreams, and actively engage with stakeholders and suppliers to achieve timely delivery and smooth operational

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or Delivery Manager or similar project delivery role.
• Strong understanding of project planning, governance, risk management and dependency tracking.
• Experience delivering projects within complex enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of SIAM, multi-supplier environments or service integration is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage project and delivery plans, milestones, schedules and dependencies.
• Coordinate delivery teams, stakeholders, governance forums and supplier engagement.
• Maintain RAID logs, action trackers and regular project reporting.
• Support service transition activities, including readiness assessments, acceptance criteria and operational handover.
• Ensure delivery aligns with service design, operating models and support arrangements.
• Monitor and manage risks, issues and dependencies that could impact delivery or service continuity.
• Coordinate mobilisation, communications, implementation planning and early life support activities.
• Support transition into live operation and post-implementation stabilisation.

Skills

Project management

Delivery management

Stakeholder management

Governance

RAID management

Risk management

Job description

Are you an experienced Project Manager or Delivery Manager looking for your next contract opportunity?

We're seeking a delivery-focused professional to join a major transformation programme, leading the coordination of projects and workstreams while ensuring successful delivery, governance and seamless transition into live service.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex environments, enjoys working with multidisciplinary teams and has a strong focus on operational readiness and delivering measurable outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage project and delivery plans, milestones, schedules and dependencies.
• Coordinate delivery teams, stakeholders, governance forums and supplier engagement.
• Maintain RAID logs, action trackers and regular project reporting.
• Support service transition activities, including readiness assessments, acceptance criteria and operational handover.
• Ensure delivery aligns with service design, operating models and support arrangements.
• Monitor and manage risks, issues and dependencies that could impact delivery or service continuity.
• Coordinate mobilisation, communications, implementation planning and early life support activities.
• Support transition into live operation and post-implementation stabilisation.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Project Manager, Delivery Manager or similar project delivery role.
• Strong understanding of project planning, governance, risk management and dependency tracking.
• Experience delivering projects within complex enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of:
• Project Delivery
• Delivery Management
• Governance
• RAID Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Service Transition
• Service Acceptance
• Operational Handover
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing multiple stakeholders.
• Previous experience within Public Sector, Government, Defence, or other secure environments is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of SIAM, multi-supplier environments or service integration is advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Calm and composed under pressure.
• Strong communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Delivery-focused with a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Practical, collaborative and risk-aware.
• Committed to ensuring successful project delivery and operational readiness.

If you're an experienced Project Manager or Delivery Manager looking to join a high-profile transformation programme, I'd love to hear from you.