Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Manager £59,000 - £69,000 plus great benefits (Work Level 5) Manchester city centre - in this role you’ll work in a hybrid way splitting your time between home and the office once per week (find out more about our hybrid working policy at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy).

We’re open to applications from people who may require flexible working arrangements. There’ll be an opportunity to discuss your flexible working requirements during the interview process, and at offer stage.

We’re reshaping our Digital, Technology and Data function for the future, creating new opportunities, strengthening our capability, and building clearer, more resilient ways of working so we can deliver even better services for our Co-op, our colleagues, members and customers.

We're looking for Technical Project Managers to join our Technology team and help us deliver complex technical change across Co-op. You'll lead a range of projects spanning infrastructure, platforms, applications, data, cloud, networks and cyber security initiatives, taking ownership from planning through to delivery. Working closely with technical teams and stakeholders across the business, you'll make sure projects are delivered safely, securely, on time, within budget and to the expected quality standards.

Why this role matters

As a Technical Project Manager, you'll be at the centre of delivering the technical change that keeps our systems secure, resilient and fit for the future. It's a great opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of projects, build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, and make a tangible impact on the way we deliver technology change. You'll also have the opportunity to help shape how we balance established project delivery approaches with evolving agile ways of working.

What you’ll do

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex technical projects across infrastructure, platforms, information security and wider technology areas
• Develop and maintain project plans, ensuring delivery against agreed scope, timescales, budgets and quality measures
• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies and governance throughout the project lifecycle
• Work closely with technical teams to coordinate delivery activities and remove barriers to progress
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders, sponsors and business leaders, providing clear and timely project updates
• Prepare and deliver project reporting, presentations and communications tailored to different audiences
• Support project governance activities, including stage gates, approvals and benefit realisation
• Promote safe, secure and effective delivery practices across all projects

What you’ll bring

We’re committed to making our roles as accessible as possible, so we only ask for the minimum criteria. To thrive here, you’ll need to bring:

• Experience delivering complex technical projects from initiation through to successful completion
• Strong project management skills, including planning, coordination, risk management and stakeholder engagement
• Experience working with technical teams and delivering technology-focused change
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and remain organised in a fast-paced environment
• An understanding of project delivery methodologies, including waterfall and/or agile approaches

Why Co-op?

At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:

• An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
• 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
• Private healthcare
• Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
• 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands
• Stream – early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
• Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice
• 24/7 colleague support service
• Training and support for your development and career progression
• Cycle-to-work scheme

A place you’ll belong

We’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.

We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.

Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion