Day Rate: £500 to £600 per day inside IR35
Location: Dagenham (Hybrid - 3 days in office)
Reports to: Executive Director, Business Change & Transformation
Role Purpose
The Project Manager will play a key role in supporting the delivery of enterprise-wide transformation programmes aligned to the organisation's long-term strategic objectives. These programmes may include digital modernisation, operating model redesign, cost optimisation, and service improvement initiatives.
This role is responsible for driving high-priority transformation projects from concept through to completion. You will support programme delivery by establishing structured project processes, managing risks and budgets, and coordinating stakeholders across the organisation.
Working within a structured public sector governance framework, you will ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to required quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery
Lead and support the delivery of complex transformation projects from initiation through to handover
Ensure alignment with strategic objectives, timelines, and quality expectations
Apply structured project management methodologies across all stages of deliveryPlanning & Coordination
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and documentation
Coordinate project meetings, diaries, and administrative activities
Monitor progress against milestones and escalate issues where requiredRisk & Issue Management
Identify, assess, and manage risks and issues impacting delivery
Maintain risk and issue logs and propose mitigation strategiesStakeholder Engagement
Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Facilitate meetings and ensure clear, consistent communication across teamsGovernance & Reporting
Support governance arrangements and reporting requirements
Prepare updates, reports, and presentations for senior stakeholders and boardsBudget & Resource Management
Track project expenditure against agreed budgets
Support resource planning and allocationPerson Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Experience delivering projects in complex or public sector environments is highly desirable
Minimum 4 years' experience in project or programme management
Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, MSP)
Working towards APM Level 4 Associate Project Manager (or equivalent)Knowledge & Experience
Understanding of project delivery within public services
Experience working collaboratively within team environments
Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
Awareness of governance, compliance, GDPR, and quality assurance processes
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Salary description
£500.00 - £600.00 per day