Technical Project Manager

NOTTING HILL; London Borough of Islington; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous pension

Life Assurance x4

Health cash plan

Cycle to work

Staff discounts

Job summary

Notting Hill Genesis is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead technology and business change projects in NHG Digital. You will collaborate with stakeholders, technical teams, suppliers and delivery partners to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and high quality outcomes in a Microsoft-centric environment.

This hybrid role requires strong governance, risk and budget control and the ability to tailor Agile, Hybrid or Waterfall approaches per project.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering IT and business change projects in Microsoft-centric environments.
• Strong governance, risk and budget control with multiple delivery methodologies.
• Ability to produce business cases and senior reports; communicate complex concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end technology-enabled change projects with robust plans and roadmaps.
• Establish project governance, report progress, milestones, risks and dependencies.
• Manage projects using Agile, Hybrid and Waterfall; utilize Azure DevOps and tools.
• Oversee testing and acceptance activities including OAT and UAT readiness.
• Engage stakeholders to define scope, benefits and ROI; matrix-manage teams.
• Manage supplier relationships and procurement in partnership with Procurement.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Budget control

Project lifecycle management

Communication

Education

PMP certification

Tools

Azure DevOps

Microsoft 365

Dynamics 365 CRM

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead the delivery of technology and business change projects within NHG Digital's portfolio. As our Technical Project Manager, you'll work with business stakeholders, technical teams, suppliers and delivery partners to make sure projects are delivered on time, on budget and to agreed quality standards. Working in a predominantly Microsoft cloud environment, including Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365 CRM and integrated SaaS solutions, you'll turn complex technical delivery into clear, measurable business outcomes that make a lasting difference for our residents. This is a hybrid role, with at least three days a week in an office or community/site-based setting. How you'll do it

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of technology-enabled change projects, preparing robust business cases, plans, budgets and delivery roadmaps aligned to organisational objectives
• Establish appropriate project governance, reporting on progress, milestones, risks and dependencies
• Manage projects using Agile, Hybrid and Waterfall approaches, selecting the right methodology for each project and using Azure DevOps (ADO) and other project management tools
• Make sure testing and acceptance processes are effective, including OAT, UAT, business readiness and implementation activities
• Engage stakeholders to define scope, benefits and return on investment, and matrix-manage project teams including Solution Owners, SMEs, technical resources, information security and suppliers
• Manage supplier relationships, procurement activities and contract performance in partnership with Procurement, and support colleagues with advice, peer review and best practice

We believe great service starts with great people, and we are committed to recruiting and developing passionate, enthusiastic, and talented individuals who can add value to our thriving organisation.

Requirements

As our Technical Project Manager, you'll bring: Essential:

• A proven track record delivering IT and business change projects in complex, Microsoft-centric environments, including Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365 CRM, Azure, SaaS solutions and system integrations
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle management, governance, risk and budget control, with working knowledge of Agile, Waterfall and Hybrid methodologies and Azure DevOps (ADO) or similar tools
• Strong stakeholder and supplier management skills, with experience producing business cases and senior reports and communicating complex technical concepts clearly

Desirable:

• PRINCE2, APM, PMP or equivalent project management qualification
• Agile certification (AgilePM, Scrum Master or equivalent)
• Experience in housing or other regulated industries

About the Employer

Notting Hill Genesis is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes for Londoners and it is now one of the largest housing associations in London. We are both a landlord and a developer, with more than 65,000 existing homes and we employ around 1,800 employees.

Benefits

• Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply)
• Generous pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay in addition to statutory entitlements (qualifying period may apply)
• Employee assistance - free confidential advice and counselling services provided by independent specialist organisations
• Health cash plan
• Staff discounts - we give our staff access to discounts at hundreds of major retailers, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, days out, insurance, and much more
• Interest free loans - season ticket loan, tenancy deposit loan, and training loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Assurance x 4 annual salary