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Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is seeking an experienced Project Manager with strong PMO expertise and Infrastructure Project Delivery experience to lead the rollout and implementation of the Pathway to Success (P2S) Stage Management Plan process across TfGM’s live infrastructure projects. This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in embedding a new, standardised project management methodology across one of the UK’s most ambitious regional transport programmes. The successful candidate will lead the Stage Management Plan rollout across more than 120 live projects, ensuring TfGM continues to deliver infrastructure projects efficiently, consistently, and in line with government best practice.
Job Responsibility:
Act as Project Manager for the P2S Project, delivering all project management duties in accordance with the Pathway to Success Framework (P2S) and TfGM standards
Develop and deliver the Stage Management Plan Implementation Plan across all live infrastructure projects - approximately 74 projects in Stages 0-3 and 50 projects in Stage 4 - by March 2026
Support any new projects initiated between November 2025 and March 2026 with the creation and adoption of the Stage Management Plan process
Manage project scope, schedule, risk, and cost to ensure successful delivery
Produce accurate monthly project reports covering cost, funding, schedule, and risk performance
Engage and influence key stakeholders across TfGM, the GMCA, and partner organisations to ensure consistent adoption of the new methodology
Report progress, risks, and issues to the Head of PMO and the P2S Governance Group
Ensure that all project activities align with TfGM’s assurance, governance, and financial control requirements
Requirements:
Strong project management background in major infrastructure or transport projects
Demonstrable experience working within or developing PMO frameworks and project governance structures
Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills at all levels
Experience delivering projects in line with HM Treasury’s Better Business Case guidance
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Strong organisational, time management, and leadership skills
Ability to clearly define deliverables, manage risk, and maintain project momentum
Nice to have:
Experience delivering both built infrastructure and linear transport schemes
Experience working with or within local or regional government bodies
Familiarity with the Infrastructure & Projects Authority principles and the Construction Playbook