Senior Tech Projects Leader

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

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.