Technical Project Manager

razorblue role:

We are looking for a Technical Project Manger to join our growing team of like-minded tech people. Should you choose to accept, your responsibilities will encompass:

Project Delivery & Management (90%)

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of technical and IT projects from initiation through to completion.

• Create, maintain and own project plans, schedules, documentation and status reporting.

• Lead project meetings, steering groups and stakeholder engagements with both internal and external parties.

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, suppliers and third parties throughout project delivery.

• Manage project budgets, forecasting, reporting and commercial performance.

• Coordinate and manage resource allocation across consultants, engineers and delivery teams.

• Identify, manage and escalate project risks, issues, dependencies and change requests as required.

• Monitor project progress, ensuring projects are delivered to agreed scope, timescales, budget and quality standards.

• Manage the transition of completed projects into operational support and service delivery teams.

• Deliver complex client onboarding, migration, infrastructure, cloud and transformation projects.

• Maintain accurate project information within internal business systems and project management tools.

• Produce project reports, governance updates and client-facing documentation.

Leadership & Coaching (10%)

• Support and develop other members of the project team through coaching, mentoring and knowledge sharing.

• Provide guidance and project management expertise to colleagues and stakeholders.

• Act as a point of escalation and support for project-related challenges.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Project Management certification such as PRINCE2, APM, PMI, PMP, CSM or equivalent.

• Other relevant technical qualifications.

Experience

• Proven track record of successfully delivering end-to-end technical or IT projects.

• Experience working within an MSP, IT services provider, technology consultancy or similar technical environment.

• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects across different customers and technologies.

• Experience managing project budgets, resources, risks and stakeholder expectations.

• Experience delivering cloud migration, cyber security, infrastructure, telecoms or digital transformation projects.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies.

• Background in infrastructure, cyber security, networking or telecoms delivery.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Good working knowledge of IT infrastructure including networking, servers, virtualisation, cloud technologies and Microsoft 365 environments.

• Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously and proactively solve problems.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure, AWS or other public cloud platforms.

Other Requirements

Essential

• Based within commuting distance of Teesside or willing to travel as required.

• Demonstrable ability to build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and internal teams.

Our perfect candidate should have a wealth of knowledge delivering a wide variety of IT based solutions and will ideally have an MSP background. We have a well-established projects team, and this role will further strengthen our delivery capability to keep our clients happy!

Customer service is paramount to us, which is why we only look for candidates with excellent customer facing skills and the ability to communicate effectively. Your friendly tech-savviness will truly shine here.

razorblue requirements:

We know its unrealistic to find someone who ticks all of these boxes (extra points if you do), which is why we seek those eager to develop over time through our development resources and peer learning. If this aligns with your own personal growth mindset, we would love you to apply.

• Preferred certification in project management methodologies (PRINCE2, APM, PMI, CSM, IAPM) demonstrating a strong foundation in project management principles and best practices.

• Proven experience successfully managing large-scale, complex technical projects including cloud migration, cyber security, infrastructure, telecoms or digital transformation projects.

• Expertise in project lifecycle management, including designing, implementing, managing, and evaluating multiple concurrent projects to achieve organizational objectives.

• Proficient in leveraging industry-specific software and project management tools to streamline processes, enhance collaboration, and drive project efficiency.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships, and effectively communicate complex information to diverse stakeholders.

• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication abilities, with a talent for conveying technical concepts clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences. Excellent conversational fluency in English is required to clearly explain complex technical issues

Continuous learning and development are central to our culture, and we heavily invest in elevating our people, not just hiring those already at an expert level.

razorblue gives:

Working for an IT partner isn’t for the faint hearted, it requires drive, passion for technology, collaboration, and a drive to innovate.

If you want to learn more about the IT domain as a whole or specialise in one particular area, you can do that here. We are not looking for the most qualified people, but people who have a true drive to learn and a passion for the technology sector.

We operate a hybrid working policy across most roles and often get asked why we haven’t made the decision to go fully remote… For us, natural learning opportunities are invaluable and office working enables this and has also inspired our collective culture of teamwork.

Our other benefits include:

• Base salary range from £40,000 - £45,000 per annum

• Hybrid working - After probation, split time evenly between office and home

• Flexible working to suit your work life fit

• 25 days holidays per annum + public holidays + the ability to purchase 10 more

• Your birthday off (Obviously!)

• £2000 Referral Scheme Bonus – if you know any other techies that want to join us

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption + Baby bonus (Family is important to us)

• Fully funded training and accreditations to expand your skillset

• Two paid charity volunteering days per year

• Discounted Broadband (Necessity)

• Life insurance

• Private Health Insurance with Vitality Health

• Quarterly team social fund

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Gear up with the latest tech toys through our partnership with Currys

• Cruise around in an eco-friendly electric car with our EV Scheme

We're committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in our application or interview process. We're here to support you.

Agencies/Recruiters Please Note:

To maintain an efficient and direct application process, we ask that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us regarding our vacancies. We encourage individual candidates to apply directly through our website, as it enables us to manage our hiring process more effectively. Razorblue does not accept unsolicited speculative CVs.

We take no liability for fees or commissions if hiring someone who applied directly or was sourced through other means. Any emailed disclaimers indicating otherwise will not supersede this policy. Candidates must be submitted only in response to specific requisitions from our talent acquisition team.

Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated and contributes to our efforts in finding the best possible fit for our team. Rest assured; we'll reach out if we ever need assistance from agencies. Thanks for understanding!