Technical Project Manager

Location: Liverpool hybrid We are seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead the delivery of upcoming projects outlined in the Tech Roadmap. This role demands a proven ability to conduct in-depth analyses of technical designs, ensuring supplier proposals meet business requirements and standards. Effective supplier management is critical, as the position involves coordinating with multiple vendors to deliver high-quality solutions. Strong planning, problem-solving, assurance, and governance skills are essential to navigate the complexities of these technical projects successfully. The ideal candidate will bring over 10 years of project management experience, preferably in infrastructure-focused roles. Expertise in database migrations, particularly with Oracle on-premises systems, is highly desirable. Key accountabilities: Undertake detailed analysis of technical designs and provide the business with assurance of supplier designs and proposals. Lead VFM challenges of technical proposals and manage technical interdependencies within a project / programme. Bridge the gap between the technical and non-technical by speaking on behalf of technical teams and facilitate relationships with indirect stakeholders. Understand how governance works and what governance is required by taking responsibility for the assurance of parts of a service and know what risks need to be managed. Make decisions characterised by managed levels of risk and complexity and recommend decisions as risk and complexity increase. Resolve technical disputes between peers and indirect stakeholders, taking into account all views and opinions. Apply strategy, using patterns, standards, policies, roadmaps and vision statements, challenging them and providing guidance. Understand trends and practices outside your team and how these will impact your work. See how your work fits into the broader strategy and historical context and consider the patterns and interactions on a larger scale. Key Requirements: Practical experience and a proven track record of successfully managing various projects/programmes of large and medium scale and complexity using both Waterfall and Agile project methodology. Experience across physical and cloud-based architectures. An understanding of operating systems and oracle products preferable. Qualified to PRINCE2 Practitioner Level or certified with an equivalent project management qualification. Experience working with and managing key stakeholders, including external suppliers. Experience managing teams and individuals both in delivering projects and with respect to corporate line management. Ability to deal with complexity, managing issues to resolution and making effective decisions. A sound knowledge and application of architecture in a government or regulated environment. Have led business case development, including feasibility assessment of new projects or change. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let us know. If you consider yourself to have a disability or if you are a veteran, and you meet the essential criteria for the role, you will be put forward for the ‘Guaranteed Interview’ scheme whereby you will have the opportunity to discuss this role and your suitability with a member of the Sourcing team. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we provide the best talent and encourage all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.