Project Manager

Experis - ManpowerGroup; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A global leader in consulting is looking for an experienced Project Manager in Sheffield for a six-month contract. The ideal candidate will lead the delivery of a strategic automation program, ensuring strong governance, effective cross-functional coordination, and stakeholder engagement. Key skills include experience with governance frameworks, Red Hat Ansible, and cross-functional team leadership. This role offers a competitive daily rate of £480 (Umbrella only) and a hybrid work model with three days in the office.

Qualifications

• Strong governance and delivery leadership skills.
• Experience in cross-functional coordination.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Establish robust governance frameworks and manage project plans.
• Lead coordination between technical teams to achieve project goals.
• Act as primary contact for stakeholders, communicating project progress.

Skills

Governance and delivery leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP)

Ansible playbook development

Red Hat OpenShift

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Python

YAML

Generative AI

Node.js

Job description

Role Title: Project Manager

Duration: 6 Months

Location: Sheffield (3 Days Per week)

Rate: £480 Per Day - Umbrella only

Would you like to join a global leader in consulting, technology services and digital transformation?

Our client is at the forefront of innovation to address the entire breadth of opportunities in the evolving world of cloud, digital and platforms.

Role Purpose / Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a strategic automation and platform engineering program. This program includes initiatives led by an Architect and an Ansible SME Tech Lead, requiring strong governance, coordination, and technical awareness. The PM will ensure seamless integration of architecture design, automation standards, and platform engineering into the overall delivery roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

• Governance & Delivery Leadership
  • Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with HSBC standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with automation and platform engineering goals.
  • Manage project plans, budgets, risks, and dependencies across multiple technical streams (architecture, automation, platform).
  • Drive timely delivery of milestones, ensuring quality and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Lead and coordinate efforts between Architect, Ansible SME Tech Lead, developers, and infrastructure specialists.Ensure alignment of architecture decisions, automation standards, and platform upgrades with project timelines.
  • Facilitate integration of automation workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and security/compliance requirements into delivery plans.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Act as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders across business and technology teams.
  • Communicate progress, risks, and issues clearly and proactively, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Technical Skills

• Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) - Understanding of automation strategy and governance.
• Ansible - Awareness of playbook development, RBAC, and credential management.
• Red Hat OpenShift - Knowledge of containerization and orchestration platforms.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Familiarity with automation tools and practices.
• Python & YAML - Awareness of scripting and automation use cases.
• Generative AI (GenAI) - Understanding of AI-driven solutions and integration considerations.
• Node.js & Full Stack Development - Awareness of application development lifecycle.

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!