Project Manager

Job description

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 shape how Discovery → Alpha → Beta → Live align to GDS service standards

✅ 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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-05-2026

Profession type

ICT

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English