Senior Digital Project Manager
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Digital Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex digital and ICT projects across the organisation.
In this role, you will provide leadership, direction and expertise to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to a high‑quality standard. You will work across infrastructure, systems, and business change initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders at all levels to drive transformation and service improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery & Leadership
- Lead end‑to‑end delivery of digital and technical projects across the full lifecycle, from business case through to implementation and handover.
- Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks and dependencies to ensure successful outcomes.
- Provide strong leadership to multidisciplinary project teams and external suppliers.
- Drive adoption of change and new technologies across the organisation.
Stakeholder & Supplier Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, senior leaders, and partners.
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
- Manage supplier relationships, procurement processes and contract negotiations.
Governance, Risk & Quality
- Identify, assess and manage project risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies.
- Ensure adherence to governance frameworks, standards and best practice (Agile/PRINCE2).
- Oversee quality assurance, security, accessibility and compliance of systems.
Business Change & Innovation
- Lead business analysis and process re‑engineering activities to improve efficiency and service delivery.
- Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.
- Act as a bridge between business and technical teams, translating requirements into effective solutions.
What We’re Looking For
Knowledge & Experience
- Proven experience delivering complex digital/ICT projects in a large organisation.
- Strong understanding of project methodologies (PRINCE2 Practitioner and/or Agile).
- Experience managing full project lifecycles, budgets, teams and suppliers.
- Knowledge of enterprise IT environments (e.g. Azure, Active Directory, integrations, M365, Power Platform).
- Understanding of governance, information security and compliance requirements.
Skills
- Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Strong problem‑solving and analytical abilities.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
- Confident communicator with strong report writing and presentation skills.
Personal Attributes
- Highly adaptable, resilient and solution‑focused.
- Collaborative and proactive, with the ability to influence without direct authority.
- Committed to continuous improvement and professional development.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to lead impactful technical ICT development programmes.
- Work across diverse, high‑profile projects.
- Flexible hybrid working.
- Be part of a forward‑thinking ICT and digital team.
This role is suitable as a job share opportunity.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.
Please note, we do not have a sponsorship licence to sponsor individuals for visas to work in the UK, therefore we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.
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