Technical Project Manager FTC (12 months)

We are looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in advancing our mission to lead sustainability and reduce food waste through our innovative SaaS and bespoke solutions. This role encompasses cross‑functional collaboration, quality assurance, and risk mitigation, contributing directly to our commitment to excellence and positive environmental impact. If you are passionate about sustainability, thrive in a dynamic tech scale‑up environment, and are ready to make a meaningful contribution to our mission, then please apply. This role is offered on a fixed‑term basis for approximately 12 months to cover maternity leave, with potential for extension depending on business needs.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans and schedules, making well‑reasoned decisions and tradeoffs.
• Work with the team to ensure projects are planned and resourced appropriately.
• Facilitate effective communication across teams, stakeholders, and sponsors, ensuring decisions are communicated at the right time, to the right people, and in the right format.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks and issues, persistently overcoming roadblocks efficiently and pulling in others as necessary.
• Drive project delivery in line with team revenue targets, ensuring allocated work contributes towards achieving monthly delivery goals.
• Lead resource allocation, scheduling, and tracking efforts, requiring minimal direction/oversight and taking the initiative to fix issues before being assigned them.
• Ensure high‑quality standards in project deliverables, delivering sound solutions that are well researched and align with success metrics.
• Take end‑to‑end responsibility for projects of increasing complexity, demonstrating an understanding of broader organisational context and goals.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with key stakeholders, communicating and partnering effectively across functions.
• Drive problem‑solving initiatives and lead team collaboration, mentoring junior team members through sharing learnings and best practices.
• Stay on top of advanced project management methodologies and industry trends, seeking external expertise to accelerate learning.
• Foster a positive and high‑performing team environment, proactively identifying problems and communicating issues early to help course‑correct.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Technical Project Manager in a tech environment.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Demonstrated ability to manage delivery against commercial targets, aligning project outputs with defined monthly team goals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic startup environment.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex projects on time and within scope.
• Able to work across different methodologies and adapt to the demands of the work.

Salary range: £45,000-£65,000

Inclusivity statement

At Orderly, we value diversity, creativity, and continuous learning. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if they don’t meet every listed requirement. We believe in the potential for unique perspectives to drive innovation and success. If you are passionate, have a commitment to growth, and a willingness to learn, we invite you to apply. We are excited to welcome individuals who bring fresh ideas and diverse experiences to contribute to our dynamic team and help us achieve our collective goals.