A leading consultancy partner is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join at the very beginning of a three‑year public sector digital transformation programme for one of their key clients. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role from day one, shaping delivery approaches and driving progress across a complex, multi‑workstream environment.
Joining at the start means:
- You influence delivery processes, governance rhythm and planning cadence from day one
- You build early relationships with senior public‑sector stakeholders
- You embed best‑practice delivery, assurance and documentation approaches early
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Leading day‑to‑day delivery across a defined service/workstream within a wider transformation programme
- Managing scope, risks, issues, dependencies, plans and delivery milestones
- Ensuring alignment to GDS lifecycle phases (Discovery, Alpha, Beta, Live)
- Facilitating workshops, planning sessions and stakeholder meetings across operational, design, product and technical teams
- Overseeing governance reporting, documentation and public‑sector audit requirements
- Supporting business readiness, transition and operational embedding
- Managing project budgets, forecasts and resource allocations within delegated authority
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience delivering projects in complex public‑sector environments
- Strong understanding of GDS standards and agile delivery principles
- Skilled communicator with confident stakeholder engagement capability
- Able to manage structured governance, reporting and risk/issue frameworks
- Background in consultancy or client‑facing delivery roles
- PRINCE2, MSP, Agile or equivalent certifications (desirable)
- Eligibility to secure SC Clearance
Location & Working Pattern
Remote - Occasional travel to client site - few times a month (London)
If you're looking to work on high‑impact public services in a collaborative, values‑driven environment built around curiosity, drive, transparency and bravery, then this could be the opportunity for you.
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