Senior Project Manager

A Public Sector client has a requirement for a Contract Project Manager to work on a Workplace Modernisation Programme. This is a Major piece of work with multiple separate initiatives designed to deliver digital and ICT solutions cross functionally within the organisation to enhance everyday experiences and drive improved outcomes. It aims to equip staff with the tools, systems, and supports necessary to foster a modern, flexible, and efficient working environment.

You will be responsible for the delivery of project/initiative objectives, compliance with governance frameworks and smooth stakeholder engagement. You will be expected to manage multiple streams of work demonstrating strong stakeholder management skills to help achieve project/programme objectives.

• Project Planning & Management: Creating and managing project plans and artefacts, ensuring progress is communicated to the senior project and programme management.
• Problem Structuring: Understanding and structuring strategic and operational issues to develop and implement solutions.
• Service Design: Responsible for translating user and stakeholder needs into clear service design requirements that guide solution development. Ensure that services are designed end‑to‑end with a focus on usability, consistency, and measurable value for both the organisation and its users.
• Reporting: Developing reports, presentations and briefing materials to provide insights on project progress, risks and opportunities to senior stakeholders
• Leadership: Leading cross functional projects and teams
• Stakeholder Management: Responsible for identifying, engaging, and communicating effectively with all key stakeholders to ensure alignment, transparency, and support throughout the project life cycle. Manage expectations, address concerns, and build strong relationships to facilitate informed decision making and successful project outcomes.
• Compliance: Manage day to day compliance, while ensuring adherence to organisational project management standards
• Budgeting & Resources: Developing, monitoring and controlling project budgets and procurement processes.
• Risk and Issue Management: Ensure risks, issues and dependencies are managed, tracked, and reported accurately.
• Additional Support: Providing extra support and taking additional responsibilities as directed by project/ programme leadership

• A primary degree or better in a related field (Degree in Business, Project Management, IT or related discipline)
• Minimum 7 year's experience in project management role at a senior level in a large organisation (preferably with some Public Sector projects). xcfaprz
• Relevant experience in structured project environment using agile and/ or traditional delivery methods.