Technical Project Manager

Experis - ManpowerGroup; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology organization is looking for a Technical Project Manager in London. This hybrid position involves leading cross-functional teams in software development projects. Candidates should have 3-5+ years of experience in project management, fluency in English and Mandarin, and strong skills in Jira and Confluence. The role offers a dynamic work environment focused on delivering complex projects efficiently.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of project management experience, specifically in technical environments.
• Proven success managing full project life cycles in Agile or Scrum.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin is essential.

Responsibilities

• Define and track project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Jira

Confluence

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field

PMP, Agile, or Scrum certification

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Asana

Smartsheet

Slack

Miro

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Technical Project Manager - Software Development
Location: London (Hybrid and remote working available)
Type: Contract - 6 months initial
Languages needed: English, Mandarin

We are working with a large global technology organisation who are seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams in the planning, execution, and delivery of complex software development programs. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in project management and a passion for driving results in fast-paced, technology-driven environments.

Please note that fluency in Madarin as well as English is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning & Execution
  • Define and track project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and success metrics.
  • Develop detailed project plans and schedules.
  • Coordinate resources and monitor milestones to ensure timely delivery.
• Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Collaborate with engineering, product, design, QA, and operations teams to ensure alignment and execution.
  • Act as the central point of contact for all project-related communications.
• Risk & Issue Management
  • Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Proactively manage issues and remove blockers, escalating when necessary.
• Reporting & Communication
  • Provide regular status updates to stakeholders and leadership.
  • Maintain accurate and accessible project documentation.
• Process Improvement
  • Promote agile methodologies and support continuous improvement efforts.
  • Identify and implement enhancements to project management practices.

Qualifications

• Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
  • PMP, Agile, or Scrum certification is a plus.
• Experience
  • 3-5+ years of project management experience, specifically within technical or software development teams.
  • Proven success managing full project life cycles in Agile, Scrum, or hybrid environments.
• Tools & Technical Skills
  • Strong proficiency with Jira and Confluence for tracking and documentation.
  • Advanced Excel skills for reporting and data analysis.
  • Proficient in PowerPoint and Word for stakeholder communication.
  • Experience with tools like Asana, Smartsheet, Slack, or Miro is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing cloud-based or enterprise software development projects.
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD, or infrastructure-as-code practices.

People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.