We are looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager to join a growing IT Department supporting a national network of over 100 schools. This is a pivotal role where your work will deliver successful IT projects, coordinate technical onboarding for new schools, and contribute to shaping the 2030 IT vision. Flexible working is supported, with regular travel to the Central Cambridgeshire office (typically 2–3 days per week), London, and school sites nationally.

£50,000–£60,000 | Central Cambridgeshire | Permanent

As an Technical Project Manager, you will combine strong technical knowledge with project management expertise to deliver high-quality IT solutions that directly impact over 75,000 students. You will work closely with the IT and Transformation teams to implement scalable processes and ensure projects are delivered efficiently across the organisation.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver IT projects across the trust, including onboarding of new schools
• Support the Head of IT with major IT procurements and technical planning
• Collaborate with Transformation Department project leads to co-ordinate technical IT work
• Apply project management methodologies (Agile, PRINCE2 or equivalent) to ensure successful delivery
• Contribute to IT processes and operating approaches to maximise efficiency and scalability
• Provide oversight of technical operations within schools and central office
• Analyse and simplify complex technical information for stakeholders
• Maintain project documentation and ensure clear communication of progress and outcomes

Skills and Experience Required

• Extensive experience in IT project delivery within MAT/SAT or school environments
• Proven project management skills, ideally with Agile or PRINCE2 qualification, or substantial practical experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to simplify complex concepts
• Effective problem-solving and planning skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple teams

Desirable Experience

• Experience of school-based technical operations, particularly in cloud platforms such as Azure/Entra
• Knowledge of ITIL frameworks and school procurement processes
• Experience working directly with young people or within an education environment

Personal Attributes

• Intellectually curious, willing to learn and innovate
• Analytical mindset, capable of capturing, breaking down, and simplifying complex information
• Critical thinker able to translate ideas or business cases into actionable project plans
  Self-starter with focus and the ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with school colleagues and stakeholders nationally
• Enthusiastic about improving IT experiences for staff and pupils

 Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive salary of £50,000–56,000 per annum
• Contributory pension scheme
• 26 days paid holiday plus occupational sick pay
• Competitive maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits
• Group Life Insurance Scheme
• Westfield Health cash plan and wide-ranging employee benefits
• Tailored Continuous Professional Development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements with focus on work-life balance

If you are an experienced Technical Project Manager looking to deliver high-impact IT projects across a national network of schools, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your career as an Technical Project Manager.