Synapri are supporting an IT & Science Research Facility looking for an experienced Technology Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of technology projects supporting a major expansion and transition programme. The role will take ownership of assigned projects from mobilisation through to implementation, acceptance and operational handover. Working closely with internal technical teams, business stakeholders and third-party suppliers to ensure projects are delivered to agreed timelines, budgets and quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity for a structured and proactive Project Manager with a strong background in enterprise technology delivery, supplier management and project governance. Key Responsibilities * Manage end-to-end technology project delivery, including project scoping, planning, implementation and closure. * Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, deliverables and acceptance criteria. * Manage project governance, including RAID logs, dependencies, change control, stage gates and benefits tracking. * Coordinate internal technical teams, external suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful delivery. * Manage supplier performance, delivery commitments, dependencies and contractual change requests at project level. * Monitor project budgets, track expenditure, support financial forecasting and manage approvals. * Produce clear, evidence-based project reports covering progress, risks, financial position and delivery confidence. * Identify potential delivery issues early, escalating risks with clear recommendations and corrective actions. * Ensure solutions are accepted, documented and successfully transitioned into business-as-usual (BAU) operations. * Support project closeout, lessons learned, continuous improvement and operational readiness. * Contribute to audit requirements, cyber security controls, data governance and service transition activities. Essential Skills and Experience * Significant experience delivering complex technology projects within multi-stakeholder and supplier-led environments. * Proven ability to manage projects end to end, delivering against agreed scope, timelines, budgets and acceptance criteria. * Experience coordinating technical teams, business stakeholders and third-party suppliers. * Broad technology delivery experience across areas such as infrastructure, networks, cloud, telephony, enterprise applications, ERP, CRM or data platforms. * Strong understanding of project governance, including RAID management, stage gates, change control, documentation and reporting. * Experience managing project budgets, expenditure forecasting and benefits tracking. * Excellent stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills. * A structured and proactive approach to project controls, risk management and delivery assurance. * PRINCE2, PMP, MSP or an equivalent project management qualification. Note this role is hybrid working three days per week in Cambridgeshire and sponsorship cannot be provided. Please apply for consideration
Project Manager in Cambridge employer: Synapri
At Synapri, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our team enjoys flexible remote working arrangements with the opportunity for occasional office interactions in London, ensuring a healthy work-life balance while contributing to cutting-edge LegalTech solutions. We are committed to employee growth, providing access to training and development resources that empower our engineers to excel in their careers.
