Project Manager – Technology Lifecycle Management (TLM)
Location: Canary Wharf, London (On-Site)
Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Salary: to £60k + Benefits
Sector: Financial Services | IT Infrastructure | Technology Lifecycle Management
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Project / Programme Manager – Technology Lifecycle Management
Our client, a leading global technology services and infrastructure provider, is seeking an experienced Project / Programme Manager to lead the delivery of a large-scale Technology Lifecycle Management (TLM) programme for a major financial services organisation.
This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a high-profile technology refresh programme, managing complex infrastructure deployments across multiple locations while working closely with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced enterprise environment.
Based on-site in Canary Wharf, this role may require occasional evening, weekend, and EMEA travel to support programme delivery.
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The Role
As Project / Programme Manager, you will be responsible for the successful planning, coordination, and delivery of a large-scale technology lifecycle programme, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
You will act as the key liaison between the client, delivery teams, and third-party suppliers, providing leadership across multiple concurrent workstreams and ensuring effective stakeholder engagement throughout the programme lifecycle.
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Key Responsibilities
• Lead the end-to-end delivery of a Technology Lifecycle Management (TLM) programme across multiple sites.
• Develop and maintain detailed programme plans, schedules, and delivery roadmaps.
• Manage programme budgets, financial reporting, and cost control activities.
• Coordinate internal teams, suppliers, and client stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate programme risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Ensure all project documentation, governance, and reporting are maintained to a high standard.
• Monitor programme performance against agreed objectives, milestones, and KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, operational, and client requirements.
• Provide regular status updates and executive-level reporting to key stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement and delivery excellence across the programme.
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About You
To be successful in this role, you will have a proven track record of delivering complex infrastructure, workplace technology, or IT lifecycle programmes within enterprise environments.
You will be a highly organised and commercially aware project leader, capable of managing multiple stakeholders and workstreams while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
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Skills & Experience Required
• Proven experience delivering large-scale IT infrastructure, technology refresh, or lifecycle management programmes.
• Strong project and programme planning, scheduling, and coordination expertise.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong risk, issue, and dependency management experience.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Experience working within enterprise or financial services environments would be advantageous.
• PRINCE2, PMP, MSP, or equivalent project management certification desirable.
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What's on Offer
• Opportunity to lead a high-profile programme for a major financial services organisation.
• Exposure to complex, enterprise-scale technology transformation projects.
• Collaborative and professional working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Potential travel across the EMEA region.
• Long-term career development opportunities within a growing technology services organisation.
If you're an experienced Project or Programme Manager with a background in technology infrastructure and enterprise delivery, we'd love to hear from you.
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Liaise with the preconstruction manager, commercial and operations team to assist in taking a project from tender stage to contract
Logging tenders on ensuring that specification and programme information is noted
Ensure all the latest relevant documentation including drawings, specifications and scope is downloaded from client web portals, saved to the project folder electronically and printed relevant documents as required
Creating drawing registers specifically to the project
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Assist estimators with take-off and measures from drawings using estimating software
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Assist with preparing quotations for projects
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Training Outcome:
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A typical day would consist of one or more of the following tasks:
Writing code or markup (PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS etc)
Testing code (own or someone else’s)
Using source control (Git)
Handling first-line and second-line support requests
Communicating directly with clients and/or other team members
Analysing problems or evaluating solutions
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This is a work-based learning programme which will require commitment to block weeks in an online training room once every quarter, working towards the qualification along with weekly off-the-job training and monthly coaching sessions.
You will be required to demonstrate through the standard that you meet all competencies and behaviours, which will lead to the achievement of the qualification. You will have a designated mentor in the workplace to support your learning, and at the end of the programme will be assessed via an external assessment body.
This is a Level 4 qualification. Knowledge modules will include:
Software Development Methodologies and Testing
Systems Analysis and Design
Algorithms, Data Structures and User Interfaces
OOP and Design Patterns
Training Outcome:
Potential for progression into full-time role or Degree Apprenticeship
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JOB DESCRIPTION
GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The Construction Manager is responsible for managing all projects (including GC and larger-scale P&R, TremCares, etc.). This will involve working with the superintendent or technicians assigned to the project to ensure delivery is on time and within budget, as well as selecting and managing all subcontractors. Additional duties will include participating in all proposals, specifications, price estimates, schedules, and sales efforts as they affect the aforementioned projects. The Construction Manager is responsible for sales and service support, field resources, and customer management communication as necessary. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for contributing to, validating, and signing off on all proposals and specifications. Conceptual Phase (estimates & schedules) Program Planning Phase Design Phase Conduct Prebid Construction Phase Conduct Pre-construction Effective Close-out Cost Estimates and schedules Use of ebuilder for all project documentation per policy manual. Accountable for project cost/budget variance & profitability. Accountable for Quality Assurance. Understanding of subcontractor agreement and corrective measures of notification to subcontractor per the executed agreement. Proper letter notification to non-compliant subcontractor agreement articles, i.e., no waivers of lien for lower tier subs, missing submittals, etc. Set project timelines and goals. Manage key metrics and report on a regular basis or as required. Coordinate work with Program Managers, sales and service support, customer management (WTI and Tremco Roofing), and resource management. Participate in the preventive and corrective action process with responsibility and authority to: Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformity relating to service, process, and quality. Identify and record any service, process, or quality system problems. Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through designated channels. Verify the implementation of solutions. Control further processing, delivery, or installation of non-conforming products until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected. Review all bids received and conduct contractor interviews for specification and contractual compliance. Approve Proposals for submission (i.e. pricing, specification, scope). Direct Project Manager, technicians, and superintendents. Sign-off on project billings. Responsible for change order negotiation and approval.
Metrics:
Benchmarks will be assembled for the following metrics: Concept, Planning & Design (Proposals & Specs): # Proposals/Specs being managed # Proposals/Specs reviewed vs. in queue #/$ Wins vs. Losses Profit Margin of Wins vs. Losses Construction (Execution) # of projects w/in (time &/or $) budget +/- X% Contractor Management # Qualified Contractors $ Billed & Outstanding (& DSOs) Customer Project Quality Score
Competencies:
Technical knowledge of all products and services that WTI offers Deep understanding of all Construction Management tasks Understanding of superintendent roles & responsibilities
Communications:
Superior written, oral, and digital communication skills Must have excellent interpersonal skills and a customer service approach when dealing with sales reps Able to create performance reporting 24-hour reply response to all inquiries Computer Literacy Ebuilder, Email, web, SAP, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Projects, Visual Cadd , AutoCadd, others TBD
Specification Development Stage:
Select the WTI Superintendent for the project. Responsible for specification detail drawings approval. Signing off on Specifications shall be required by the Division Manager, Construction Manager, and Tremco Sales Rep.
Pre-Bid Stage:
Conducts Pre-Bid Meeting, agenda outlines the required format of the Pre-Bid Meeting. Document responses from Pre-Bid Meeting minutes are documented or audio recorded and compiled into meeting minutes on the form Receives and processes Pre-Bid Meeting Agenda and Sign-In form. Forwards published copies to local Tremco Rep, Superintendent, Facility Contact, and Roofing Subcontractor.
Bidding Stage:
Publishes, approves, and distributes Addendum (where applicable) Receives and reviews bids and agreements
Pre-construction Stage:
Provides established Project Schedule Assists Superintendent in planning and coordinating the Pre-Construction Meeting Provides superintendent with necessary subcontractor information from Bid Form site-specific safety plans, certificates, etc, prior to the Pre-Construction meeting Conducts and processes completed Pre-Construction Meeting documentation and distributes to all applicable parties
Construction Stage:
Daily receipt and review of Daily Inspection forms Visits job site as necessary Receive and review Weekly Progress Meeting Minutes; attend or be involved via conference call Maintain the project schedule, and process updates from the superintendent Perform site audits as appropriate Authorize and generate Change Orders as required Authorize subcontractor payments Authorize Customer billing Assist the Superintendent with any problems during construction Apply for this ad Online!....Read more...
JOB DESCRIPTION
Essential Functions:
Develops and implements Stonhard's Four Phase Sales Training Program for all new Territory Managers in their first two years with the organization.
The Training & Development Manager will identify, implement, benchmark and improve sales training and performance solutions for all TMs with a value based sales approach
Required to work closely with the Director of Sales Training and VP Sales to develop, launch and manage the appropriate sales training strategies to meet area/regional and corporate goals and objectives.
Monitors all TM performance and communicates with Sales managers to determine the best possible methods of assistance in problem areas.
Assist in the design and development of training programs for the Area Sales Managers to assist in the continued education of all field personnel.
Ensure quality of sales training programs through continuous monitoring and evaluation
Initiates follow-up field rides with new TM's providing direct on-the-job training and coaching.
Assists in sales hiring as necessary.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
5 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Previous sales training experience in a complex business environment.
Ability to work with cross functional groups for whom the trainer will have no reporting relationship.
Knowledge of multimedia and audio-visual equipment required.
Extensive experience developing and delivering sales training programs.
Strong instructional design skills.
Excellent stand-up training platform delivery skills. Experience with development of sales orientated web-based training programs.
Superb listening, writing, and coaching skills.
Ability to work independently with teams.
Strong project management skills.
75% travel..
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Essential Functions:
Develops and implements Stonhard's Four Phase Sales Training Program for all new Territory Managers in their first two years with the organization.
The Training & Development Manager will identify, implement, benchmark and improve sales training and performance solutions for all TMs with a value based sales approach
Required to work closely with the Director of Sales Training and VP Sales to develop, launch and manage the appropriate sales training strategies to meet area/regional and corporate goals and objectives.
Monitors all TM performance and communicates with Sales managers to determine the best possible methods of assistance in problem areas.
Assist in the design and development of training programs for the Area Sales Managers to assist in the continued education of all field personnel.
Ensure quality of sales training programs through continuous monitoring and evaluation
Initiates follow-up field rides with new TM's providing direct on-the-job training and coaching.
Assists in sales hiring as necessary.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
5 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Previous sales training experience in a complex business environment.
Ability to work with cross functional groups for whom the trainer will have no reporting relationship.
Knowledge of multimedia and audio-visual equipment required.
Extensive experience developing and delivering sales training programs.
Strong instructional design skills.
Excellent stand-up training platform delivery skills. Experience with development of sales orientated web-based training programs.
Superb listening, writing, and coaching skills.
Ability to work independently with teams.
Strong project management skills.
75% travel..
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
This position requires minimal physical activity but does require computer usage.Apply for this ad Online!....Read more...
