Technical Project Manager

The opportunity

The Technical Project Manager is accountable for overseeing the successful execution of complex technology initiatives within the Enterprise IT & Data program. Acting as a vital link between technical experts and business stakeholders, this role ensures that project solutions are implemented effectively, risks are proactively managed, and tangible business value is achieved. Success in this position requires the ability to cultivate strong professional relationships, rapidly grasp diverse technical concepts, and clearly articulate their implications to audiences without a technical background

This is a permanent, hybrid role, based in our Swindon office, with the requirement to be in the office 3 days a week.

The benefits:

• Salary - Up to £65,000
  
• Bonus scheme – on target bonus 10%
  
• Pension scheme – contribute up to 5% of your salary and Openwork will match you and add an extra 5%
  
• Critical illness cover
  
• Income protection
  
• Death in service – 4x salary
  
• 27 days holiday + bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy up to an additional 10 days
  
• A range of other flexible benefits including private medical and dental insurance

Key Accountabilities 

Project Delivery

• Plan, manage, and deliver multiple technology projects to agreed scope, time, and budget.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders across IT, data, and business functions.
• Proactively identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies.

Technical Understanding & Communication

• Translate technical concepts into clear, business-friendly language.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to drive alignment and decision-making.
• Ability to understand complex technical topics and their interdependencies.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Influence and negotiate to ensure project objectives are met.
• Communicate project status, risks, and decisions clearly and proactively.

Governance & Documentation  

• Ensure all project documentation is up to date and compliant with internal standards.
• Track and report on key project metrics and KPIs.
• Support continuous improvement of project delivery processes.

• Demonstrable experience managing complex technical projects in enterprise environments.
• Experience in IT, data, or digital transformation programmes.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, data integration, and enterprise IT systems.

What will you need to succeed?

• Demonstrable experience managing complex technical projects in enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, data integration, and enterprise IT systems.

• Project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Azure DevOps).
• Knowledge of software development lifecycles and delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Understanding of change management principles within technology environments.

• Excellent vendor and stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Conflict and resolution skills to manage competing priorities
• Adaptability and resilience to thrive in a fast paced, ambiguous or high-pressure environment
• Strategic planner with the ability to align project goals with broader business objectives and anticipate future challenges
• A robust decision maker with the ability to make informed choices under pressure
• Continuous improvement mindset to seek opportunities to enhance the process, tool and methodologies for greater efficiency and effectiveness

Why us?

We're a dynamic, fast paced, and growing business with huge ambition. This is all made possible by the brilliant people who are part of The Openwork Partnership family. We're investing heavily in our colleagues, continuously striving to give them the platform to develop personally and professionally and reach their full potential.

We’re also very proud of our culture, as one of the Best 100 Large Companies to work for in 2022. The Openwork Partnership values, and respects individuality and we are committed to building an inclusive culture and environment which truly recognises and celebrates our colleague’s individual differences and identities – just like our financial advice, for us, it’s personal. We believe everyone can make a difference and your race, religion, disability, and gender will never be a barrier. At Openwork, we have a strong ethic of care for each other where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work. We believe that you will bring your best self to work if you are trusted to choose when, where and how you do it.