Technical Project Manager

TL;DR

Technical Project Manager (Data/AI): Overseeing delivery and dependency management for a complex data squad driving the company’s AI strategy, with an accent on prioritisation, stakeholder communication, and process improvement. Focus on transforming business proposals into clear roadmaps and managing team dependencies through influence and collaboration.

Hybrid, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office in the United Kingdom (likely London). Team members are located in London, Bangalore, and Sofia.

Company

hirify.global is a leading media business in the UK and Ireland, home to world-famous news and broadcast brands, driving data growth and an AI strategy.

What you will do

• Prioritise and coordinate work requests for a complex data team.
• Manage stakeholders across multiple news brands through proactive communication.
• Utilise metrics to identify and implement process improvement opportunities.
• Tailor facilitation techniques to achieve positive outcomes in challenging situations.
• Apply agile approaches to build a collaborative, cross-functional team.
• Transform complex business proposals into clear roadmaps with accurate release plans.
• Manage team dependencies through influence and collaboration.

Requirements

• Proven ability to manage complex dependencies through influence, collaboration, and organisation.
• Background in starting teams from scratch with a clear approach for building backlogs and delivery cadence.
• Skilled in using metrics to capture team effectiveness and drive operational excellence.
• Strong communication skills to manage stakeholder expectations across a global, multi-brand business.
• Versatility in facilitation approaches to encourage collaboration between technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Ability to work in a hybrid model, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office in the United Kingdom.

Culture & Benefits

• Embrace a hybrid work model fostering collaboration, innovation, and team spirit.
• Support for exceptional employee-led networks (e.g., African & Caribbean, Parents and Carers, LGBTQ+).
• Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions.
• Access to discounted gym memberships, 'Bikes for Work' and 'Electric Car' scheme.
• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year.