Technology Project Manager

Peel Ports Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 Days Annual Leave

Matched Pension 10%

Flexible Benefits package

Learning & development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Peel Ports Group is seeking a Technology Project Manager to lead delivery of complex technology initiatives that support strategic objectives and business outcomes. You will work with technology teams, stakeholders, suppliers and product owners to ensure delivery on scope, quality, timescales and budget.

The role requires experience across IT environments, strong communication and governance skills, and a willingness to travel UK locations. A PRINCE2 qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering technology projects in complex IT environments.
• Experience coordinating across tech teams, suppliers and product owners.
• Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management.
• PRINCE2 qualification (or equivalent) desirable.
• Full UK driving licence; travel to Peel Ports locations ~10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead successful delivery of technology projects aligned to Peel Ports Group's objectives.
• Manage project lifecycle, governance, risk and financials.
• Oversee planning, stakeholder engagement and change adoption.
• Drive continuous improvement and benefits realisation.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Risk management

Budget management

Job description

Technology Project Manager

Do you thrive on delivering complex technology projects and turning strategic ideas into successful business outcomes? Are you passionate about collaborating with teams, managing stakeholders and driving projects to completion on time and within budget? We are looking for a Technology Project Manager to join our Programme Delivery Team, leading the delivery of technology initiatives that support innovation, improve performance and help shape the future of Peel Ports Group.

Your Role

As a Technology Project Manager, you will lead the successful delivery of technology projects that support Peel Ports Group's strategic objectives. Working with technology teams, stakeholders, suppliers and product owners, you will manage projects throughout their full lifecycle, ensuring delivery to agreed scope, quality, timescales and budgets. You will oversee project planning, governance, risk and financial management, stakeholder engagement and change adoption, while driving continuous improvement, business benefits realisation, and high standards of safety, quality, and inclusion.

What you'll bring

You’ll have a proven track record in delivering technology projects, including infrastructure, system implementations and business change initiatives. With strong project management expertise, you’ll be experienced in working across complex IT environments, managing suppliers and stakeholders, and coordinating delivery through matrix teams. Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills are essential, along with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. A PRINCE2 qualification (or equivalent experience) is desirable, while experience with Operational Technologies or Industrial Control Systems would be advantageous. A full UK driving licence is required, with occasional travel to other Peel Ports locations across the UK (approximately 10% of the time).

Who are we?

Already one of the UK's leading port and logistics companies, we are planning substantial capital investment over the next 5 years to achieve our vision of becoming the UK's leading port operator. We have ambitious plans to grow and transform the supply chain to benefit our customers. Our investments are decarbonizing our operations, which in turn is helping us work towards our goal of having Net Zero Port Operations by 2040. Much of our success depends on our unrivalled facilities and technology. But in our sector, it comes down to having the right talent to enable our organisation to grow.

What we can offer you

In addition to a competitive salary, we have a strong track record of developing our people to expand their skills and experience and develop their careers. Valuing and rewarding our workforce is important to us which is why we offer a fantastic range of flexible benefits to choose from, such as:

• 27 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays)
• Up to 10% Matched Contribution Pension
• Peel Ports Flexible Benefits including salary sacrifice car scheme, healthcare cash plans, Cycle2Work Scheme, Critical Illness insurance, Gym Membership Scheme, Retail Vouchers, plus more!
• Commitment to learning and personal development - Last year we supported over 50,000 hours of training and personal development!
• We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to colleagues via our Employee Assistance Programme when required