Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Manager
- Onsite role
Hours of 9am
- 6pm Monday to Friday.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Project Manager to join well established blue chip organisation based in their offices in mainly Croydon but happy to work from Monument offices as and when needed.
You will come from a private sector background, with a high level technical project management background. We require you to have the ability to understand and oversee technical project elements and deal with technical team members.
As a Technical Project Manager you will have the following key experience:
1.Technical Capability and PS experience
2.Data centre Migration experience
oOther alternative backgrounds:

- Datacentre Management
- Infrastructure
- Installations
- Cabling
- M&E or mechanical background
3.Strong Project Management skills and qualifications
*Project Management
oSuccessfully leading projects from their inception to closure.
oDeliver the as-sold solution, remaining within baselined budget timescale, while
achieving quality criteria and maintaining client satisfaction.
- Including rigorous project scope control and management of change variations.
oCommunicating with key stakeholders regarding the project status.
oEfficiently managing project set-up, resources and operations.
oFollow a consistent and proven project management methodology - Initiation,
Planning, Reporting, Execution and Closure.
oAdapting and tailoring the process when required, to provide a flexible and bespoke
client experience.
*Reporting
oProvide detailed and consistent reports to internal management and external client
teams, including but not limited to:

- Project Health
- P&L Management and Project Performance
- Logging of Risks and Issues
- Timescales
*Client Management
oConfidently chair and direct client conference calls and meetings. Build strong and
long-lasting client relationships.
oManage client satisfaction, commitment and expectations to high service levels and
manage escalations adequately.
oAct as the single point of contact between our client and the customer whilst taking
accountability for all escalations relating to the project.
*Project Scheduling
oEnsure appropriate project scheduling in order to deliver high quality service
levels, whilst retaining profitability.
*Pre-Sales
oProvide the Sales team assistance and guidance during the sales process, including
the qualification of opportunities and pricing.
oEngage with the Pre-Sales & Sales teams in order to adequately scope and cost
project solutions, culminating in the completion of a proposal including the
detailed task schedule, resource allocation and cost breakdown.
oAssist with the identification of opportunities through business conversations with
clients.
*Subject Matter Expertise
departments.
*Supplier Management
oManage direction, communication and quality control of suppliers
oMaintain ongoing communication between internal and external stakeholders.
*Documentation
oProduce appropriate project documentation, including but not limited to:

- Project Initiation Document
- RAMS
- Project Plan / Work Breakdown Structure
- Highlight Reports
- Runbooks
- Quality and Communication Plans
- Project Log - Risks, Quality and Change
- Project Report - Lessons Learnt
*Team Management
oLead teams effectively within a matrixed environment, embracing people management
and providing appropriate feedback to the relevant line managers.
oAssist with the coaching and mentoring of team members and colleagues.
As a Technical Project Manager you will have the following Qualifications & Training:
PRINCE2 Foundation, or equivalent
PRINCE2 Practitioner, or equivalent
CDCMP(desirable)
3+ Years' Technical Project Management experience.
Experience mentoring, coaching, and developing rising talent in the technology department.
Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment and promoting a teamwork mentality.
An advanced level of technical experience, especially within the data centre space, surrounding Networking, Storage, Infrastructure and Architecture.
oThe ability to communicate effectively in both technical and non-technical terms.
oThe ability to co-ordinate resources across multiple projects within an IT function.
oDemonstrated understanding of Project Management processes, strategies, and methods.
oExcellent time management, organizational skills and experience establishing
guidelines in these areas for others.
oStrong sense of personal accountability regarding decision-making and supervising
department teams.
oUnderstanding of opportunity qualification and scoping
oExcellent written and verbal communication skills
oStrong logístical, organisational and planning skills
oStrong administrative skills
oExcellent problem-solving skills
Desirable:
Understanding of mechanical and electrical datacentre work (M&E) - HVAC, CRAC, CRAH
Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.