Project Manager – Technical, Delivery

preventx; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Preventx is looking for a Project Manager (Technical & Delivery) to lead technology initiatives. This role is crucial in planning and delivering projects across their digital portfolio and requires strong organizational skills and experience in managing cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have a project management qualification and experience in technology project delivery. The position is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days per week in their Sheffield HQ.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering technology or digital projects.
• Ability to coordinate technical stakeholders.
• Understanding of software delivery lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Produce delivery plans for technical initiatives.
• Manage project-level budgets and resource plans.
• Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Technical communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Risk management

Agile practices

Budget management

Project management software proficiency

Education

Formal project management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Jira

Trello

Confluence

Monday.com

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Project Manager (Technical & Delivery)

Responsible to: Head of Programme Delivery

Purpose of Role: This role acts as the delivery lead for the technology portfolio within the PMO, ensuring technical initiatives are planned, governed and delivered effectively while providing a consistent interface between Technology and the wider business.

The Project Manager (Technical & Delivery) will be responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering technology‑enabled change across Preventx's digital portfolio. Working within the PMO, the role will act as the primary interface between Technology and the wider business, ensuring technical initiatives are delivered on time, within scope and aligned to business priorities.

The role will manage a portfolio of software development, infrastructure and digital service improvement projects, coordinating cross‑functional teams and supporting governance across the technology roadmap. Alongside project delivery, the role will drive consistency in planning, reporting and change control across the technology portfolio.

Location: Hybrid with expectation of 2/3 days per week in Sheffield HQ - Meadowhall Business Park, Carbrook Hall Road, Sheffield S9 2EQ

About Preventx

Our healthtech is human

Preventx is a global health technology company, serving customers in the UK, the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium. In the UK Preventx is the largest provider of remote sexual health testing, dedicated to promoting sexual health awareness and providing accessible testing options. Our mission is to empower people to take control of their health and wellness, through easy to access and cutting‑edge digital healthcare services. We are committed to delivering high‑quality services that empower individuals to take control of their sexual health

Key Responsibilities

• Technology Project Planning and Coordination
  • Produce delivery plans for technical initiatives
  • Coordinate dependencies across departments
  • Translate business requirements into deliverable workstreams
  • Manage technical risks, assumptions and dependencies
• Project Delivery
  • Deliver software development and technology projects from initiation through to implementation.
  • Coordinate sprint milestones with Engineering Managers and technical SMEs.
  • Track progress against milestones and adjust plans or elevate concerns as needed.
  • Promote effective communication and collaboration across project teams and stakeholders
  • Remove blockers and elevate delivery risks
• Budget and Resource Management:
  • Manage project-level budgets and resource plans, ensuring efficient and cost‑effective delivery.
  • Monitor and report financial performance, highlighting variances or risks to spend.
  • Work with Engineering Managers to understand technical resource capacity and delivery constraints.
• Monitoring and Reporting:
  • Produce delivery dashboards for the technology portfolio
  • Track project outcomes, KPIs and benefits realisation
  • Gather and analyse project data to inform decision making
  • Monitor sprint progress, release readiness and project health.
  • Prepare regular status updates, dashboards and reports for programme governance and senior management
• Stakeholder Coordination:
  • Build strong work relationships with internal stakeholders, delivery partners and service teams.
  • Facilitate communication between technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
  • Ensure technical decisions are understood by business stakeholders and business priorities are clearly communicated to delivery teams.
• Compliance and Quality Assurance:
  • Ensure project activity adheres to relevant policies, processes and regulatory standards.
  • Maintain accurate and audit‑ready project documentation, records and change controls.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance service delivery and improve project outcomes.
• Capture lessons learned and feed them into future project planning and best practice.
• Support the development and implementation of standardised tools, templates and ways of working across the project portfolio.

Administrative & Governance Support

• Provide administrative support for project meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, minute‑taking and action tracking.
• Ensure timely coordination of submissions, approvals and reporting deadlines.

Person Specification

The preferred candidate will have the following experience, abilities, and aptitudes:

Criteria

Essential

Qualification

• Formal project management qualification or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience delivering technology or digital projects.
• Experience working alongside Software Engineering teams.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Experience coordinating technical stakeholders.
• Experience in managing end‑to‑end projects with multiple workstreams and deadlines.
• Experience with budget and capacity management.
• Experience in working in a healthcare, public sector or digital services environment (desirable, but not mandatory).
• Understanding or service delivery, operational processes or digital implementation.
• Understanding of software delivery lifecycles.
• Understanding of Agile delivery practices.
• Understanding of change management and release processes.
• Understanding of technology project governance.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross functional teams and external partners.

Skills

• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
• Strong organisational and problem solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage timelines, risks, issues and dependencies effectively.
• Be a clear and confident communicator, able to engage stakeholders at different levels.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g.Monday.com, Microsoft Project, Confluence, Jira, Trello etc).
• Ability to prepare clear reports, updates and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.

This job description is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirements of the post holder. The line manager may stipulate other reasonable requirements. The job description will be reviewed regularly and may be subject to change.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Preventx

At Preventx, we believe diversity drives innovation and inclusion strengthens our impact. We’re committed to creating a workplace that values individual differences and fosters a culture of respect, belonging, and growth.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences—including those from underrepresented communities. If you need any support with your application or adjustments during the recruitment process, we’re here to help.