Project Manager
Public Sector and Government
IT
Programme / Project Management
£ 25 - £ 30 / Hourly
Project Manager
£25-30 per hour (umbrella rate, inside IR35)
Hybrid working (1-2 day per week in the office) - West Yorkshire
Contract until end of July 2025
Are you an experienced Project Manager ready to make a difference in a well-reputed organisation? This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing a range of impactful projects.
What will you be doing?
- Coordinate project plans for various programmes and projects as part of our annual business plans.
- Support project leads and the Research Inclusion Committee in the setup and delivery of complex programmes and projects.
- Influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
- Develop and maintain project plans, monitor progress, and update reports using tools such as MS Project and Google Suite.
- Provide training and support to team members involved in project work.
- Manage project-related administration, including minute-taking, preparing agendas, and following up on action points.
- Monitor project costs against budget and make recommendations to resolve issues.
- Identify and manage project risks, ensuring effective communication of priorities.
- Organise workshops and stakeholder meetings, presenting project progress to senior stakeholders.
Required Skills
- Experience: Proven experience in managing projects in a structured environment, ideally with a Project Management (Prince 2) qualification. Experience in the public sector or research setting is desirable.
- Skills: Highly developed project management skills, strong analytical abilities, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work autonomously.
- Qualifications: Prince 2 foundation qualification or equivalent experience. A post-graduate degree in a relevant area is desirable.
- Behaviours: Self-motivated, innovative, effective team player, and able to influence and engage senior stakeholders.
If you are looking for a rewarding role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team as a Project Manager so you don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!
Ref: JN-012025-411214