Project Manager, IT Project Manager, Systems Engineer

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Rate: £480 per day – Umbrella only

Duration: 6 months

Location:

Sheffield (3 days per week)

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a strategic automation and platform engineering programme. This programme includes initiatives led by an Architect and an Ansible SME Tech Lead, requiring strong governance, coordination, and technical awareness. The PM will ensure seamless integration of architecture design, automation standards, and platform engineering into the overall delivery roadmap.

• Governance & Delivery Leadership:
  • Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with HSBC standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in alignment with automation and platform engineering goals.
  • Manage project plans, budgets, risks, and dependencies across multiple technical streams (architecture, automation, platform).
  • Drive timely delivery of milestones, ensuring quality and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Cross-Functional Coordination:
  • Lead and coordinate efforts between Architect, Ansible SME Tech Lead, developers, and infrastructure specialists.
  • Ensure alignment of architecture decisions, automation standards, and platform upgrades with project timelines.
  • Facilitate integration of automation workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and security/compliance requirements into delivery plans.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Act as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders across business and technology teams.
  • Communicate progress, risks, and issues clearly and proactively, ensuring transparency and accountability.

• Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform (AAP) – understanding of automation strategy and governance.
• Ansible – awareness of playbook development, RBAC, and credential management.
• Red Hat Open Shift – knowledge of containerisation and orchestration platforms.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) – familiarity with automation tools and practices.
• Python & YAML – awareness of scripting and automation use cases.
• Generative AI (GenAI) – understanding of AI‑driven solutions and integration considerations.
• Node.js & Full Stack Development – awareness of application development lifecycle.

Mid‑Senior level

Contract

Project Management and Information Technology

Staffing and Recruiting

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!