Technical Project Manager

Experis; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment firm is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead software development projects in London. This hybrid role requires 3-5 years of experience, with fluency in English and Mandarin essential. Responsibilities include project planning, risk management, and cross-functional leadership. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and strong skills in project management tools like Jira and Confluence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams in software development.
• Define and track project scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Provide regular status updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Agile methodologies

Collaboration

Risk Management

Education

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

PMP, Agile, or Scrum certification

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Excel

PowerPoint

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.