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Senior Project Manager

Edinburgh Permanent View Job Description
As a Senior Project Manager in Edinburgh, you will lead a portfolio of digital projects for a public sector organisation, keeping delivery clear, planned and focused on practical outcomes. You will use suitable project management approaches to coordinate work and help the organisation deliver its digital priorities.
  • A unique opportunity to work on significant transformation programmes.
  • Work for a an Impact led public sector organisation.

About Our Client

You will be empowered to challenge convention, collaborate across disciplines and shape solutions that improve lives. Whether your expertise lies in project delivery, service design, digital transformation, business analysis, product management or operational change, you will have the opportunity to contribute to work that makes a genuine difference in society.

Job Description

  • Lead the delivery of a portfolio of digital projects, keeping scope, plans and priorities clear.
  • Set up and maintain project plans that give a clear view of activities, milestones and delivery dates.
  • Use appropriate project management frameworks, including PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, Waterfall or hybrid approaches.
  • Manage project activity from planning through to delivery, ensuring work remains organised and focused.
  • Track progress across projects and provide clear updates on delivery status and next steps.
  • Coordinate project tasks and dependencies to support timely delivery across the Digital department.
  • Identify delivery issues early and put practical actions in place to keep projects moving.
  • Maintain clear project documentation to support informed decisions and consistent delivery.

The Successful Applicant

A successful 'Senior Project Manager' should have:

  • Experience of delivering a portfolio of projects.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to balance conflicting priorities and drive collaboration
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Knowledge of project management frameworks and how to apply them in practice.
  • Experience using PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, Waterfall or hybrid delivery approaches.
  • The ability to plan, organise and monitor project activity across multiple work streams.
  • The ability to manage priorities, milestones and dependencies clearly
  • Significant experience managing both agile and traditional projects, incorporating both software delivery and the associated business change.
  • Demonstrable experience of delivering measurable business value.



What's on Offer

  • Permanent Senior Project Manager role based in Edinburgh.
  • 35 hours working week
  • Excellent Civil Service Pension.
  • Hybrid and Flexible working practice including accrued hours
  • 25 days annual leave plus 12 public holidays.



If you're interested in this role, apply now. People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.Please note our client welcomes diversity, Public Sector experience is not required for this role.Successful applicants for this role will be required to undertake Baseline security checks as part of the process.

Contact
Lindsay MacLeod
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7145276
Phone number
+441413317912

Job summary

Job function
Not for Profit
Subsector
Project Manager
Sector
Public Sector
Where
Edinburgh
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lindsay MacLeod
Consultant phone
+441413317912
Job reference
JN-112026-7145276