Project Manager - Technology Change at Valcon Group UK, London/Remote, 6 Months, £Contract Rate

About* the Role:*

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale technology change inbouttives across our organisation. You will be responsible for the successful end-to-end delivery of projects valued at £10 million+, ensuring robust governance, financial control, and project management discipline throughout.

This is a critical role requiring a proactive leader who thrives on driving complex change within structured frameworks while engaging senior stakeholders and multi-disciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage complex technology change projects, each with budgets exceeding £10 million.

• Establish, embed, and maintain strong governance structures and project controls across all project phases.

• Develop detailed project plans, defining scope, schedules, resources, and budgets.

• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and changes, ensuring clear reporting and escalation pathways.

• Ensure all project documentation adheres to internal standards, external compliance, and audit requirements.

• Oversee financial management including forecasting, cost tracking, variance analysis, and reporting.

• Drive stakeholder engagement across technology, business, and third-party suppliers to ensure alignment and support.

• Monitor project health through regular status reporting, steering committee updates, and governance forums.

• Lead cross-functional teams, providing clear direction, motivation, and conflict resolution as needed.

• Champion a culture of continuous improvement in project delivery, governance, and controls.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience managing technology change projects over £10 million in budget.

• Strong knowledge of project governance, risk management, and financial control frameworks.

• Demonstrated success delivering complex, multi-stream programs within regulated or structured environments.

• Deep understanding of project methodologies such as PRINCE2, PMBOK, Agile (particularly at scale), or MSP.

• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, able to influence at C-Suite level and across technical and non-technical groups.

• Skilled in project control disciplines: RAID management, change control, financial tracking, and benefits realisation.

• Ability to thrive under pressure and manage competing demands with resilience and pragmatism.

• Experience working with third-party vendors and managing contractual obligations desirable.

• Strong commercial and business acumen with an eye for strategic alignment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (eg, Business, Technology, Engineering) or equivalent experience.

• Project Management certification preferred (eg, PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP, MSP).

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