Job Information
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
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 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 uses a wide range of equipment and techniques to find and remove explosive hazards. In 2025 HALO published its Technology Strategy, outlining a bold five‑year plan to revolutionise humanitarian mine action through targeted investment in advanced technologies for location, detection, and excavation, aiming to dramatically improve safety, efficiency and cost‑effectiveness across our global operations.
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
We are recruiting two Project Managers to lead the implementation of HALO’s Technology Strategy across the following pillars:
- 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 the 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.
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.
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.
Travel Requirements
- Will require some travel to a variety of field operations, as well as attending meetings and conferences in the UK or elsewhere. Expect to spend around 20 weeks per year travelling away from home.
- May need to spend time outdoors in challenging climates, living in basic accommodation, and working with people of many nationalities and backgrounds. May also be required in places with a significant security threat where freedom will be restricted by HALO’s security procedures.
Benefits
Benefits may vary depending on location. 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.
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.
Application Notes
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. Applications without a cover letter tailored to this position will not be considered.
EEO Statement
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.
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