Project Manager (Platform Engineering)

Experis; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing solutions firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a strategic automation and platform engineering program in Sheffield. The ideal candidate will drive project governance, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure delivery of milestones. This role demands a strong technical background in automation tools, experience overseeing project plans, and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. The position offers a rate of £480 per day on a contract basis, requiring three days per week onsite.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management with a focus on platform engineering.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks and delivery leadership.
• Technical awareness in automation tools and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of a strategic automation and platform engineering program.
• Manage project plans, budgets, risks, and dependencies.
• Act as primary point of contact for senior stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Governance

Cross-Functional Coordination

Stakeholder Engagement

Ansible

Python

Red Hat OpenShift

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Tools

Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform

Generative AI

Node.js

Job description

Project Manager (Platform Engineering) Experis•Sheffield

Location: Sheffield Job Type: Contract Industry: Cloud & Infrastructure
Job reference: BBBH429730_1767608506 Posted: about 9 hours ago

Role Title: Project Manager
Duration: 10 Months
Location: Sheffield (3 Days Per week onsite)
Rate: £480 Per Day - Umbrella only

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!