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As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of complex, high-profile projects that support the Council's strategic priorities and transformation ambitions. You will manage projects from initiation through to delivery, ensuring strong governance, clear plans and measurable outcomes. Working closely with senior stakeholders, service leads and delivery partners, you will provide confident leadership, effective risk and budget management, and clear reporting to project and programme boards. You will play a key role in driving change, supporting Senior Responsible Officers, and ensuring projects deliver value for money. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role requiring excellent communication skills, strong organisational awareness, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams and partners.
Job Responsibility:
Lead delivery of complex, high-profile projects supporting the Council's strategic priorities
Manage projects from initiation to delivery ensuring strong governance, clear plans and measurable outcomes
Provide confident leadership, effective risk and budget management, and clear reporting
Drive change and support Senior Responsible Officers
Ensure projects deliver value for money
Requirements:
Experience of leading complex change in large organisations
Ability to apply programme and project governance
Confidence managing risk, budgets and benefits
Strong communication and influencing skills
Ability to build strong relationships
Experience working in fast-paced environments
Balancing strategic priorities with hands-on delivery
What we offer:
Generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays
Sick pay
Local government pension scheme
Access to Employee Benefits Platform including in-store and online discounts
Cycle to Work scheme
Home & Electronics scheme
Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
Access to car lease scheme
Flexible bank holidays
Shared Cost AVCs for pension with tax and National Insurance savings
Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships
Paid volunteering hours
Access to equality, diversity and inclusion network