Project Manager – Strategic Delivery

Contract: 6 months Fixed Term

Daily rate: £450 to £540 (Outside IR35)

Start: ASAP

Location: Manchester/Rochdale with occasional travel to London

Working arrangement: 1-2 days per week in the office in Rochdale

Overview – Project Manager Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Project Manager to join a dynamic transformation team within a fast-paced, multi-functional organisation. This role is responsible for planning, managing, and delivering strategic projects aligned with corporate objectives and transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will ensure projects are well-defined, delivered on time, meet business and technical requirements, and stay within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the successful delivery of assigned projects, ensuring clarity of scope, budget, and quality while meeting key milestones.
• Support senior leadership in developing business cases and conducting feasibility assessments for new initiatives.
• Manage and mentor cross-functional delivery teams, contractors, and suppliers, fostering accountability and performance.
• Produce high-quality project reporting tailored to various stakeholder audiences.
• Ensure adherence to governance frameworks, including documentation standards and post-project reviews.
• Maintain change control processes and ensure compliance with internal policies.
• Collaborate with department leads to define and allocate resources for project delivery.
• Oversee project budgets, including forecasting and capitalisation.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Capture lessons learned and ensure follow-through to support continuous improvement.
• Promote and ensure adherence to project governance methodologies across operational and support teams.

Requirements

• Prince2, MSP, or equivalent project manager certification.
• 3–5 years of experience managing matrix teams.
• Proficiency in project planning tools and Microsoft Project.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in project management.
• Experience managing budgets and forecasts.
• Proven track record in delivering business and IT projects in B2B and corporate settings.
• Experience implementing new technologies and process improvements.

Desirable

• Qualifications in risk management or governance.
• Experience with ERP/CRM systems (e.g., Dynamics 365).
• Background in transformation and change projects within complex environments.