Technology Project Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Technology Project Manager

Location: UK-based or International Roving

Salary: £50,400 (UK) or £67,271 (International)

Hours:  Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Reports To: Head of Research and Development

Direct Reports: n/a

Indirect Reports: R&D Officers

Key Internal Contacts/Relationships:  Programme Leadership Teams, Philanthropy, Comms

Key External Contacts/Relationships:  Manufacturers, Technology Providers, Donors

Job Purpose: 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.

About HALO:

HALO is the leading global NGO addressing the impact and drivers of conflict in 30 countries and territories, with over 8,000 staff. Most of our staff are local employees and include a growing number of women.

Our primary duty is to serve people affected by conflict, clearing landmines and the explosive remnants of war that threaten lives and livelihoods long after fighting has finished. We make land safe where war has ended, while also assisting those affected by active conflict and endemic violence.

HALO addresses human suffering caused by armed violence in some of the world’s most fragile places, securing weapons and ammunition and working with both state and community actors to reduce the prevalence of armed violence.

 Since its founding, HALO has been at the forefront of technological and procedural developments in Humanitarian Mine Action and we use a wide range of equipment and techniques to find and remove explosive hazards. In 2025 HALO published its Technology Strategy, which outlines a bold five-year plan to revolutionise humanitarian mine action through targeted investment in advanced technologies for location, detection, and excavation. The strategy aims to dramatically improve safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness across our global operations.

This strategy marks a significant shift in HALO’s approach to innovation, moving from incremental improvements to transformative change. To deliver on this ambition, HALO is expanding its Research and Development team with new roles dedicated to driving forward each pillar of the strategy.

About the role:

Following the recruitment of a project manager to lead the Detection pillar, we are now recruiting two more Project Managers to lead the implementation of HALO’s Technology Strategy:

Following the recruitment of a project manager to lead the Detection pillar, we are now recruiting two more Project Managers to lead the implementation of HALO’s Technology Strategy:

• Location – remote sensing, data gathering, and digital survey workflows
• Excavation – mechanisation and automation of signal investigation

Each Project Manager will be responsible for driving forward the portfolio of projects within their pillar, ensuring alignment with HALO’s strategic goals and operational needs.

We’re seeking dynamic, technically-minded individuals who can lead complex projects in challenging environments. You should be:

• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working across cultures and disciplines
• Pragmatic and solutions-focused, with a passion for innovation

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

General:

• 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

Requirements

• 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

 Desirable 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

Physical Requirements for the role:

• Ability to visit and work in austere environments on a short-term basis.

Please note: We welcome applications even if you don't meet all the requirements above.

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

Benefits may vary depending on location as some may not be eligible:

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

If you are international based then you would receive the following 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

Please submit a CV (no more than 2 pages) and a cover letter (no more than 1 page) outlining how your experience matches the key skills and competencies required by 12/05/2026.

Applications without a cover letter tailored to this position will not be considered.

We reserve the right to amend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.

The HALO Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

The HALO Trust is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

The HALO Trust is committed to ensuring that it provides a safe and trusted environment which safeguards and promotes the welfare and wellbeing of anyone who comes into contact with, or is part of, the Charity, with a zero-tolerance approach to behaviours which challenge this.