Technology Project Manager

Role Description

Technology Project Managers will lead the implementation of HALO’s Technology Strategy, driving forward the global portfolio of projects within their respective pillar (Location, Detection, or Excavation) and ensuring alignment with HALO’s strategic goals and operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Strategy
  • Shape and articulate the vision for your pillar within the framework of HALO’s Technology Strategy.
  • Identify emerging trends and opportunities to strengthen the pillar’s impact.
  • Ensure that all projects align with long-term objectives and contribute to HALO’s overall mission of safer, faster, and more cost-effective land release.
• Project Portfolio Management
  • Oversee and coordinate all projects within your pillar.
  • Track progress against the Technology Strategy implementation plan.
  • Ensure timely delivery of milestones and reporting.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Manage internal and external stakeholders relevant to your pillar.
  • Advocate for your pillar with programme management and regional directors.
• Partnerships & Collaboration
  • Pro-actively build and maintain relationships with external partners, researchers, and suppliers.
  • Facilitate field trials and collaborative development projects.
• Donor Engagement and Communications
  • Support donor reporting, proposal writing, and fundraising efforts.
  • Ensure visibility of your pillar’s progress and impact.
• Operational Integration
  • Work closely with field teams and global R&D team to integrate new technologies into operations.
  • Monitor and evaluate field performance and safety outcomes.
• Policy & Standards
  • Review and update SOPs related to your pillar.
  • Contribute to the development of international standards for new technologies.
• Uphold HALO’s core values and standards, promoting its ethos and mission statement.
• Ensure familiarity with and adherence to all HALO policies and procedures, especially the code of conduct and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience in humanitarian mine action or similar field operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Willingness to travel on short trips to meet with partners and visit programmes.
• Strong analytical and organisational skills.

Requirements

• Experience in project management or technology implementation.
• Familiarity with technologies relevant to the given pillar (e.g. drones, sensors, automation).
• Experience with donor reporting and external partnerships.
• Degree in science, engineering, technology, or a related field.
• Ability to visit and work in austere environments on a short-term basis.

Travel Requirements

This role will require some travel to a variety of our field operations, as well as attending meetings and conferences in the UK or elsewhere as required. You should expect to spend around 20 weeks per year travelling away from home.

From time to time, you may need to spend time outdoors in challenging climates, living in basic accommodation, and working with people of many nationalities and backgrounds. You may also need to spend time in places with a significant security threat where your freedom will be restricted by HALO’s security procedures.

Benefits

• UK Based benefits:
  • Annual Leave: 25 days plus 8 statutory holidays.
  • Private health insurance.
  • Non-contributory life assurance.
  • Pension contributions matched by HALO up to 5%.
  • Emergency medical insurance when travelling overseas.
  • Flexible working policy.
• International based benefits:
  • A living overseas allowance (LOA) of $350 per month.
  • Free housing and a monthly food allowance provided by the programme.
  • 49 days of leave per calendar year, increasing to 56 days after two years of service.
  • Non-contributory life assurance.
  • Private health insurance.