Technical Project Manager – DTPS

Location: Slough, England (hybrid working model)

Engagement: Freelance – ASAP for 12 months (possible extension)

Overview

We are partnered with a global pharmaceutical organisation seeking a Technical Project Manager (12-month contract, with potential extension) to join their Digital Technology Patient Solutions (DTPS) team. This role sits at the intersection of technology and scientific delivery, leading technology-driven projects that support patient-focused research and innovation. You will act as the bridge between digital teams and scientific stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and to a high quality standard.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing end-to-end technology projects within complex, regulated environments
• Ability to operate across both technical and non-technical teams, translating requirements into actionable delivery plans
• Strong experience in project planning, risk management and stakeholder communication
• Comfortable working across full project lifecycles, from initiation through to deployment and optimisation
• Experience collaborating with IT security and compliance teams

Hard Skills

• Project management within IT infrastructure and/or system integration environments
• Oversight of system deployments, upgrades, migrations and decommissioning
• Development and management of detailed project plans, timelines and resource allocation
• Risk identification, mitigation planning and issue resolution
• Reporting on project progress, governance and compliance requirements
• Documentation management and process optimisation, including automation where applicable

Soft Skills

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Stakeholder management across global and cross-functional teams
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to manage ambiguity and project challenges
• Proactive and organised approach to delivery
• Collaborative, team-oriented working style with a willingness to be hands-on when needed

Qualifications

• HNC, HND or degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field
• Typically 5+ years’ experience in technical environments (e.g. IT infrastructure, systems integration)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in project management roles
• Relevant project management or technical certifications are advantageous