Technology Project Manager

The HALO Trust

3h•Hybrid

About The Position

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. HALO is the leading global NGO addressing the impact and drivers of conflict in 30 countries and territories, with over 8,000 staff. 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. 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, 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. Following the recruitment of a project manager to lead the Detection pillar, HALO is now recruiting two more Project Managers to lead the implementation of HALO’s Technology Strategy for Location (remote sensing, data gathering, and digital survey workflows) and 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. The ideal candidate should be a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, comfortable working across cultures and disciplines, pragmatic and solutions-focused, with a passion for innovation.

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
Oversee and coordinate all projects within your pillar.
Track progress against the Technology Strategy implementation plan.
Ensure timely delivery of milestones and reporting.
Manage internal and external stakeholders relevant to your pillar.
Advocate for your pillar with programme management and regional directors.
Pro-actively build and maintain relationships with external partners, researchers, and suppliers.
Facilitate field trials and collaborative development projects.
Support donor reporting, proposal writing, and fundraising efforts.
Ensure visibility of your pillar’s progress and impact.
Work closely with field teams and global R&D team to integrate new technologies into operations.
Monitor and evaluate field performance and safety outcomes.
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.

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
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