Senior Project Manager – Public Sector Projects
Hybrid – 3 days a week in Cardiff | Up to £60,000 + Benefits
We're hiring a Senior Project Manager with a strong track record delivering projects into the public sector. You'll need to be confident running project governance, managing delivery teams, and contributing to bid responses (specifically the delivery element – not full bids).
The Role
You’ll be the senior figure overseeing delivery across multiple projects, working closely with the Ops and Tech teams. The client base is public sector-focused, so you’ll need to understand how to operate within formal governance structures and frameworks. You’ll also help shape how delivery runs as the business grows.
What You’ll Do
Lead multi-disciplinary project teams across multiple accounts
Drive delivery process improvement and consistency
Oversee project budgets, timelines, and reporting
Act as the delivery SME in bids and tender responses
Manage project risks and ensure delivery stays on track
Mentor junior PMs and support team development
What We’re Looking For
10+ years’ project delivery experience in tech environments
Experience delivering into public sector clients (local or central gov)
Able to write detailed delivery sections for bids and proposals
Strong stakeholder management skills
Experienced in Agile and Waterfall
Comfortable with JIRA, MS Project, etc.
Relevant certifications (Prince2, Agile, MSP, PMP etc.)
Nice to Have
Knowledge of government frameworks
Experience building and evolving delivery frameworks
Hands-on leadership of technical teams (devs, testers, analysts)
Package
Salary up to £60k (DOE)
Hybrid working – 3 days in the Cardiff Office
25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)
Pension
Bonus Scheme
Life insurance, Virtual GP, dental cover and wellness perks
About the Company
Fast-growing, Wales-based company delivering tailored tech solutions to commercial and public sector clients. Well backed, scaling fast, and winning business through frameworks like G-Cloud. Clear growth plans to triple turnover over the next few years. Delivery is central to the success so this role is key.
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