Technical Program Manager

Technical Program Manager (TPM) - Security, Infrastructure & Robotics Operations - ICONIC GLOBAL BRAND

Location: London (Hybrid)
Contract: 12-Month PAYE Contract
Rate: £42.31 per hour PAYE

Overview We are seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager (TPM) to support the growth and scaling of critical research, robotics, infrastructure, and security operations on a global scale.

This role will lead complex technical programs from planning through delivery, partnering with engineering, research, robotics, infrastructure, security, and business teams to ensure successful execution of high-impact initiatives. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving multiple concurrent workstreams, managing roadmaps, mitigating risks, and delivering projects within aggressive timelines.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced environment where programs have significant business impact and executive visibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical programs from initiation through commissioning and delivery.
• Develop and maintain roadmaps across robotics, infrastructure, security, and operational domains.
• Coordinate expansion projects across multiple locations and regions.
• Manage complex, high-priority initiatives with aggressive delivery schedules.
• Track milestones, dependencies, risks, and key deliverables to ensure successful execution.
• Proactively identify and resolve roadblocks impacting program delivery.
• Partner closely with engineering, research, robotics, infrastructure, security, and business stakeholders.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and drive alignment across teams.
• Provide regular status updates, reporting, and executive-level communications.
• Support security, compliance, audit, and governance initiatives across global operations.
• Ensure operational readiness for new facilities, laboratories, and infrastructure deployments.

Required Experience

• Proven experience as a Technical Program Manager, Program Manager, or similar role within a technical environment.
• Strong track record delivering complex cross-functional programs.
• Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and coordinate teams without direct authority.
• Strong planning, organisational, and risk management capabilities.
• Experience developing and maintaining project roadmaps and delivery plans.
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

Preferred Experience

• Infrastructure, networking, cloud, or technical operations programs.
• Security, compliance, governance, or audit-related initiatives.
• Robotics, hardware, engineering, research, or laboratory environments.
• Multi-site expansion, operational scaling, or facility launch projects.
• Experience working with senior leadership and executive stakeholders.

Key Skills

• Technical Program Management
• Program Delivery
• Stakeholder Management
• Roadmap Planning
• Risk & Dependency Management
• Infrastructure & Cloud Programs
• Security & Compliance
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Executive Communication
• Operational Scaling
• Change Management
• Project Governance

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work on highly visible, business-critical programs.
• Exposure to cutting-edge research, robotics, infrastructure, and security initiatives.
• Collaborate with world-class engineers, researchers, and technical leaders.
• Join a fast-moving environment where you can make a significant impact from day one.

Contract Details

• 12-month PAYE contract
• £42.31 per hour PAYE
• Hybrid working model
• Immediate or short-notice candidates preferred