Technical Project Manager Lead

Location: Hybrid role (remote & Liverpool office as required)

Closing Date:

Closing Date: Tuesday, 31 March, 2026 - 5pm

We are a creative EdTech company building intuitive web based applications. Our products are used by over 20,000 schools and every local authority in England, which gives us a nationwide impact on education. We combine technical expertise with a culture that values innovation and curiosity. Our Liverpool office reflects that creativity from circus themed spaces to a ball pool, it is an environment designed to inspire the fresh thinking and teamwork required to deliver meaningful change to educators and learners.

We are seeking a hands on yet strategic Technical Project Management Lead to guide our project managers and ensure the smooth delivery of complex cross functional projects. You will join a capable and motivated delivery team with strong foundations already in place. We are looking for someone to build on that success by bringing structure where it adds value and strengthening governance where needed, including ISO27001 aligned practices. Your goal is to elevate delivery standards as we continue to grow.

In this role, you will oversee digital delivery in agile sprints and coordinate large scale projects across multiple teams. You will ensure leadership has the right insight to make informed decisions. This position requires the ability to see the big picture while maintaining the discipline to keep delivery on track. You will balance business priorities, technical realities, and resource constraints to make sure our project management approach is consistent, transparent, and outcome focused.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field OR equivalent professional experience in delivering complex technical projects.
• Proven experience line managing and developing project delivery teams, including recruitment, mentoring, and performance management.
• 5+ years of experience in technical project management, software development, IT project delivery, or technical leadership.
• Demonstrable ability to bridge technical detail and business priorities, working with developers, architects, and leadership teams.
• Strong conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills, able to influence at all organisational levels.
• Proficiency in Jira, Confluence, and project reporting/dashboards, with a track record of driving consistent tool adoption across teams.
• Experience with Agile delivery methods, including facilitating sprint ceremonies and portfolio planning.
• Experience delivering projects within regulated environments such as ISO27001 or similar information security frameworks.
• Experience managing budgets and resource planning across a large scale portfolio.
• Adaptability and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple large scale projects in a fast paced environment.
• Recognised project management qualification (PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, AgileP, Practitioner, CSM, SAFe Agilist).
• Knowledge of ITIL frameworks for service management, particularly in relation to change management and hosting operations.
• Experience with procurement and vendor management within a technical delivery context.
• Experience in the EdTech or SaaS sectors, providing a deeper understanding of our specific market and user needs.
• Exposure to AI enabled project management tools or other emerging technologies that can enhance delivery efficiency.

Day-to-Day Role Key Responsibilities Delivery Leadership

• Mentor and manage staff through performance reviews, career development, and ongoing coaching to build a high performing team.
• Drive accountability and engagement to foster a culture of ownership and professionalism across the delivery department.
• Resolve delivery obstacles by acting as the primary escalation point for project related issues and removing blockers to progress.
• Champion best practices in planning and execution to elevate delivery quality while maintaining a pragmatic and agile mindset.

Agile Product Delivery & Strategic Oversight

• Drive the product roadmap by aligning development priorities with business goals to ensure a clear path from concept to release.
• Master our delivery tools by ensuring Jira and Confluence are used effectively to maintain high visibility, consistent reporting, and team accountability.
• Lead agile delivery by overseeing sprints and facilitating ceremonies that keep teams aligned and projects moving forward, ensuring an efficient flow from concept through to release.
• Coordinate large scale initiatives across multiple teams to manage dependencies, timelines, and resources at a portfolio level.
• Monitor delivery health by tracking key performance indicators such as velocity, burndown, and lead time to drive continuous improvement and ensure predictable outcomes

Stakeholder Communication

• Act as the main point of contact for senior leadership on project status, risks, and key strategic decisions.
• Produce board ready reporting and proactive updates to support informed decision making at every level of the organisation.
• Build strong relationships across departments to ensure delivery is collaborative, transparent, and aligned.
• Influence effectively at senior levels, including handling difficult conversations and resolving conflict with professionalism.

Governance, Risk and Compliance

• Strengthen governance frameworks that are appropriate for a growing SaaS organisation and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Ensure delivery practices support information security and compliance standards, including ISO27001-aligned processes.
• Manage budget and resource oversight to ensure efficient delivery across the technical portfolio.
• Track benefit realisation to ensure projects deliver measurable commercial value and outcomes rather than just technical outputs.

Innovation and Technology Enablement

• Proactively explore emerging tools and technologies, including AI, that can enhance delivery efficiency, collaboration, or decision-making.
• Evaluate and recommend software solutions, ensuring they are fit for purpose, secure, and scalable.
• Pilot and embed innovative practices that improve the way teams plan, execute, and measure project outcomes.
• Hybrid Working: We offer a blend of remote and office based working based on the needs of the individual and the business.
• Your Birthday Off: In addition to Annual Leave allowance
• Regular Finish Early Fridays: as a reward for all your hard work
• Innovation Days: Time to get away from "normal" and work differently
• Ongoing Training & Qualifications: Learning is at the core of who we are
• Creative Office Space: We have a ball pool, swings, popcorn machine, a gypsy caravan
• Surprise Treat-Days: Park fun days, meals out, workshops who knows what's next?
• Parental Leave: Maternity, paternity and adoption leave from day one
• Dependants Leave Allowance: Time off if your child / family member is poorly
• Private Medical Insurance: Because we want to know you're looked after
• Christmas Shutdown: In addition to annual leave allowance. We love Christmas and it's a great time to rest and recharge those batteries!
• Earn More Every Month: After probation, all employees automatically receive an incremental monthly salary increase, amounting to £500 every year.

What We Do at Angel Solutions

Angel Solutions creates pioneering web-based software that serves the education industry (teachers, leaders, school improvement officers, education data analysts and more). Most of our products are designed to save people time and deliver powerful data analysis, but that's not all we're about! We also strive to be creative and innovative in everything we do, and want to remain a friendly, close knit team even as the company continues to grow.

The role of Angel's Development Team is to build powerful web applications using an agile, iterative methodology and embracing new coding techniques all the time.

How to apply

Please complete an online application now . You'll need to give a few quick details, upload your CV and briefly explain why you think you're suitable for the role. We'll contact suitable applicants shortly after the closing date.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies or similar!

Go to our Jobs Page for more about the benefits of working at Angel Solutions, or see the About Us Page to read about our values and why we work in a circus!

Check out our latest photos on Flickr for an idea of what life is like when you're part of our team