Technical Project Manager (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

-; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global business located in Peterborough is seeking a Technical Project Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will manage the end-to-end delivery of multiple IT infrastructure projects, ensuring they meet budget and timeline expectations. The ideal candidate has comprehensive IT systems knowledge, experience managing stakeholders, and a strong problem-solving ability. This role offers competitive benefits and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Up to 10% bonus

10% pension match

Discounts on ABF products

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a Technical Project Manager or IT Project Manager, delivering infrastructure or technology projects end‑to‑end.
• Comprehensive understanding of IT systems, infrastructure, and applications.
• Experience in project documentation, governance, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end delivery of multiple concurrent IT infrastructure and technology projects.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement and build relationships across corporate functions.
• Manage budgets, financial tracking, and produce regular highlight reports.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Problem-solving

Project documentation

Education

Formal project management certification (PRINCE2, PMP, or Agile)

Job description

Technical Project Manager (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Job Title: Technical Project Manager (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Location: Peterborough (Hybrid)

Are you a skilled Technical Project Manager with an interest in delivering complex IT infrastructure projects? Do you thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, managing multiple priorities and working with senior stakeholders across a global business? Our Project Services team within ABF Business Technology Services (BTS) is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to join us on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. You will play a key role in delivering a portfolio of technology projects for our Corporate (ABF Head Office) business – from cloud migrations and office moves to system upgrades and new software implementations. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute effectively across a diverse, global group while gaining exposure to a wide range of technologies and business functions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage the end‑to‑end delivery of multiple concurrent IT infrastructure and technology projects, ensuring delivery on time, to scope, and within budget.
• Oversee project planning and governance, including project definition workshops, initiation documents, and risk registers.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement, building solid relationships across ABF’s corporate functions and ensuring clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage budgets and reporting, producing regular highlight reports, financial tracking, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate technical resources and schedules, ensuring seamless handover into service transition.
• Facilitate change management, ensuring new systems and infrastructure are successfully embedded into business operations.
• Apply quality assurance principles, ensuring all documentation and deliverables meet agreed standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, identifying lessons learned and opportunities to enhance delivery practices within BTS.

What You’ll Bring

• Demonstrated experience as a Technical Project Manager or IT Project Manager, delivering infrastructure or technology projects end‑to‑end.
• Comprehensive understanding of IT systems, infrastructure, and applications (e.g., telephony, cloud, networking, or software upgrades).
• Stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
• Demonstrable experience managing budgets, timelines, and risk across multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, balancing competing priorities in a constantly evolving environment.
• Problem‑solving skills and professional integrity.
• Experience in project documentation, governance, and reporting.
• Desirable: Formal project management certification (PRINCE2, PMP, or Agile) and/or ITIL Foundation.

Benefits

• AB Foods BTS match up to 10% pension (contributory)
• Up to 10% bonus
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 days holiday per calendar year
• Discounts on ABF products such as Twinings, Silverspoon, Pataks and Ryvita
• 24/7 free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme to support you as and when necessary

About Us

Associated British Foods Business Technology Services (BTS) delivers a centralised IT infrastructure and service to our ABF businesses. We operate in over 185 locations across 23 countries and support nearly 200 employees.

We are looking for dedicated and conscientious people who embrace and live our values.