Technical Project Manager

Adecco Portugal; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Portugal is helping a client in Edinburgh hire a Tech Project Manager for a temporary 6-month onsite assignment (1 day/week). You will lead end-to-end delivery of infrastructure remediation workstreams with architects, engineering teams and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.

The role focuses on AWS, networking, cloud and security, with strong governance, risk management and reporting to programme leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Technical Project Manager with a focus on complex infrastructure projects.
• Background in infrastructure delivery, AWS and networking technologies.
• Experience across cloud, security, and network environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and governance, reporting, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of multiple infrastructure remediation workstreams.
• Manage project plans, risks, issues, dependencies, budgets, and governance.
• Coordinate with architects, engineering teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates and reports to programme leadership.
• Ensure remediation activities are on time, within scope, and meet quality standards.
• Identify and manage risks and dependencies; escalate as needed.
• Support continuous improvement to optimise delivery processes.

Skills

Project management

Infrastructure delivery

AWS

Networking

Cloud

Security

Stakeholder management

Governance

Job description

Job Title: Tech Project Manager
Location: Edinburgh - 1 day per week onsite
Remuneration: 600 per day via Umbrella
Contract Details: Temporary, 6 months (Scope for Extension)

Responsibilities:
Our client is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead the charge in delivering critical infrastructure remediation projects. This role involves:

• Leading end-to-end delivery of multiple infrastructure remediation workstreams, ensuring smooth initiation, implementation, and closure.
• Managing project plans, risks, issues, dependencies, and budgets while maintaining robust governance and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinating with architects, engineering teams, suppliers, and business stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes.
• Providing regular updates and project reports to programme leadership, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Ensuring all remediation activities are delivered on time, within scope, and meet quality standards and business objectives.
• Identifying and managing project risks and dependencies, escalating concerns as necessary.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to optimise delivery processes throughout the programme.

Required Experience:
The ideal candidate will possess:

• Proven experience as a Technical Project Manager with a strong focus on complex infrastructure projects.
• A solid background in infrastructure and technical delivery, specifically in AWS and networking technologies.
• Experience across cloud, security, and network environments, showcasing versatility and adaptability.
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills, capable of bridging the gap between technical and non-technical teams.
• The ability to juggle multiple concurrent workstreams while thriving in a fast-paced programme environment.
• An eagerness to learn new technologies and quickly grasp unfamiliar technical concepts and stacks.
• Expertise in project governance, planning, reporting, risk, and issue management.

Ideal Candidate:

This opportunity is perfect for a technically credible Project Manager who enjoys the thrill of navigating diverse infrastructure and technology projects. While the role does not require hands-on technical work, the successful candidate will engage comfortably with architects and technical specialists, ensuring effective coordination and delivery.

The successful individual will excel in a dynamic environment, where remediation activities may range from networking and AWS enhancements to security upgrades and broader infrastructure improvements. With a focus on structure, governance, and delivery expertise, this role will be pivotal to a high-profile programme.

If this sounds like the right fit, consider this exciting opportunity to make an impact!

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