Digital Project Manager – Cambridge
We’re looking for a Digital Project Manager to help deliver our Digital, Data and Technology Programme. You’ll lead projects that improve services and make the best use of our technology, working closely with teams across the council and with external partners.
You’ll act as both a delivery expert and a key point of coordination, ensuring projects are aligned with our wider goals and delivered in a consistent, professional way.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of digital projects from discovery through to implementation
- Work closely with ICT partners, suppliers and internal teams to keep work on track
- Monitor progress, manage risks and ensure key milestones are met
- Identify and implement the right digital solutions, making best use of existing systems
- Support and improve key systems, including housing platforms
- Improve processes and help create better digital experiences for customers
- Build strong relationships and support collaboration across teams
- Provide guidance and support to business analysts
About You
- Experience delivering digital or IT projects in a complex organisation
- Strong stakeholder and communication skills
- Able to manage suppliers and multiple workstreams
- Organised, proactive and focused on delivery
- Interested in improving services through digital innovation
- Be part of meaningful digital transformation
- Work on projects that make a real difference to local communities
- Join a supportive, collaborative team
- Help shape the future of digital services within the council
Why join us?
As well as being part of a supportive team delivering meaningful work that directly impacts our communities, we offer a supportive and rewarding working environment along with a wide range of benefits, including:
- Excellent learning and development opportunities supported via a range of sources and methods and, where applicable, recognised through Digital Badges
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme(LGPS) and Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme
- Agile and Flexible working options
- Generous annual leave starting at 25 days, rising to 30 days after five years’ service, plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time), with the option to purchase additional leave
- Family friendly policies and Flexible Bank Holidays
- Confidential wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and Your Care wellbeing platform
- Staff reward and recognition framework, including an annual staff awards ceremony
- Professional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on role
- Salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work, Gym Membership and Home & Electronics
- Lifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UK’s leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attractions and more
- Free swimming at CCC swimming pools
- Subsidy for public transport
- Relocation Assistance may be payable in approved cases
- Annually negotiated pay and award progression
Hours: This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week.
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 5 Days a Week
Contract: Fixed Term until 31/03/27 with a possible extension until 31/03/28
Salary: £52 413 – £56 782 per annum (City Pay Band 8)
Location: This is flexible – working in Cambridge on site or at one of our offices or working from home. You will be able to balance your work location accordingly.
More Information:
You can click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits, Working for the Council, our Values & Behaviours, Equality & Diversity in Recruitment or Our People & Culture Strategy.
If you would like an informal chat, please send an email to: PMO@cambridge.gov.uk
Application Process:
To be considered for this role, please click ‘Apply Online’ and submit an application.
If you are an internal candidate you can apply by logging in to your Employee Self-Serve (ESS) and access the ‘Useful Links’ (top right of the dashboard, under the person icon) and click on ‘CCC Job Opportunities’.
Cambridge City Council recognises the value of digital badges in evidencing skills, knowledge and competencies, and welcomes their inclusion within job applications as verifiable indicators of achievement and capability.
Cambridge City Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
* For City Council employees who apply for the role on a secondment basis, please note that you should refer to the Secondment Policy. Please note that agreement will need to be obtained from your line manager before the secondment can be confirmed.
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