Technical Project Manager

August 1, 2025
£40 - £40
Urgent

Job Description

Our client, a leading organisation in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Technical Project Manager to join their team on a contract basis.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing and coordinating the technical project team and resources.
  • Defining project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals.
  • Developing detailed project plans and tracking progress.
  • Communicating project expectations to team members and stakeholders.
  • Overseeing the design, development, and testing of Django web applications.
  • Ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
  • Managing and mitigating project risk.
  • Facilitating the definition of project missions, goals, tasks, and resource requirements.
  • Ensuring that the final product meets client or business specifications.
  • Resolving or assisting in the resolution of conflicts within and between projects or functional areas.
  • Implementing and managing project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs.
  • Documenting all aspects of the project for future reference and audits.

Technical Responsibilities:

  • Developing SQL scripts (store procedures) and PySpark notebooks.
  • Creating and managing ingestion, ETL & ELT processes.
  • Designing and configuring Synapse pipelines.
  • Data modelling in various storage systems.
  • Analysing existing data designs and suggesting improvements for performance, stability, and interoperability.
  • Providing support and guidance to the Azure Data Engineers team.
  • Managing GitHub branches for code version control.
  • Handling real-time data processing.
  • Creating technical documentation.
  • Applying agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban.

Job Requirements:

  • Experience in Project Management within the Defence & Security sector.
  • Strong technical skills in API, Java, Python, Web Development, SQL, and Azure.
  • Proficiency in developing and managing SQL scripts and PySpark notebooks.
  • Understanding of ETL & ELT processes and Synapse pipeline design and configuration.
  • Experience in data modelling and improving existing data designs.
  • Knowledge of real-time data processing.
  • Capable of providing technical support and managing GitHub branches.
  • Familiarity with agile methodologies.
  • Strong documentation skills.

If you are a skilled Technical Project Manager with a strong background in Defence & Security and you are ready for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client’s dedicated and expert team.

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