Senior project manager

Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager – Digital – SC Cleared

Reporting to: Programme Manager

Location: Stevenage / London / Andover / Bristol – Hybrid 3 days onsite per week

Company: Akkodis is a global leader in engineering, technology, and R&D, harnessing the power of connected data to drive digital transformation and innovation for a smarter, more sustainable future. As part of the Adecco Group, Akkodis employs over 50,000 engineers and digital specialists across 30 countries in North America, EMEA and APAC.

Akkodis offers a comprehensive solution portfolio across four service lines—Consulting, Solutions, Talents and Academy—supporting clients from concept through to full‑scale deployment and optimisation. Our teams bring extensive cross‑sector knowledge in critical technology areas such as mobility, software services, robotics, simulations, cybersecurity, AI and data analytics, enabling clients to tackle complex challenges in today’s rapidly evolving markets.

Scope

The Project Management function at Akkodis Consulting provides delivery leadership across IT, Digital, Engineering and Aerospace & Defence. Project Managers oversee initiatives ranging from discrete work packages to complex, multi‑stream programmes, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the required quality while maintaining strong client and stakeholder relationships.

* Lead and support projects of varying scale and complexity, coordinating across multiple workstreams to ensure alignment and successful programme outcomes.
* Partner with Programme Managers, Business Managers and senior stakeholders to manage schedules, resources, risks and dependencies effectively.
* Apply structured project management practices with a focus on clear communication, proactive problem‑solving and continuous improvement.
* Balance delivery discipline with adaptability, fostering trusted client relationships and ensuring business objectives are met.

With a tiered structure (Junior, Project Manager and Senior), the function provides both delivery execution and programme‑level coordination, enabling consistently successful outcomes across all client sectors.

Role

The Senior Project Manager will lead complex IT and Digital transformation initiatives within large‑scale, publicly funded programmes and government‑owned organisations. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience working across ministerial departments or central government environments, with a strong understanding of public sector governance, compliance and delivery frameworks.

This role requires a proven ability to deliver technology‑driven change through Agile methodologies, ensuring that outcomes align with strategic objectives and stakeholder priorities. The Senior Project Manager will act as a trusted leader, driving collaboration across internal teams, government clients and delivery partners to achieve measurable results in high‑profile programmes.

Responsibilities

* Lead end‑to‑end delivery of large‑scale IT and Digital projects or programmes, ensuring successful outcomes across scope, schedule, budget and quality.
* Apply Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe or hybrid) to drive iterative delivery, continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement.
* Establish and maintain robust project governance and reporting in line with public sector and departmental standards.
* Engage senior stakeholders across ministerial departments, executive boards and supplier ecosystems to ensure alignment and transparency.
* Develop and manage project artefacts including delivery plans, RAID logs, dependency maps and performance reports.
* Proactively identify and mitigate risks, ensuring that key issues are escalated and resolved in a timely manner.
* Oversee financial management, including forecasting, cost control and value realisation.
* Lead cross‑functional and multi‑supplier teams, fostering collaboration, accountability and delivery excellence.
* Promote best practice, innovation and knowledge sharing across Akkodis and client environments.

Required Experience

* 7‑10+ years experience in project or programme management, delivering IT and Digital transformation across large‑scale, publicly funded or government‑owned programmes.
* Experience working within ministerial departments or central government, with knowledge of public sector governance and assurance frameworks (e.g., Cabinet Office, GDS).
* Proven record of managing complex, multi‑stakeholder initiatives and achieving measurable delivery outcomes.
* Strong background in Agile delivery within structured, regulated or high‑security environments.
* Experience leading supplier and partner delivery teams across diverse technology domains.
* Solid understanding of digital transformation, infrastructure and secure services delivery.

Required Skills

* Deep knowledge of Agile and hybrid delivery methods (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe or equivalent).
* Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage senior leaders and ministerial representatives.
* Strong governance, planning and risk management capabilities across complex multi‑stream programmes.
* Strategic mindset with hands‑on leadership and delivery focus.
* High proficiency in project and collaboration tools such as MS Project, Jira, Confluence and Azure DevOps.
* Resilient, adaptable and capable of performing effectively in fast‑paced, high‑profile environments.

Required Education

* Degree (or equivalent experience) in IT, Digital, Business or related field.
* Professional certification (PRINCE2 Foundation, Agile PM Foundation or equivalent) desirable.


Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level


Employment type

Full‑time


Job function

Project Management, Strategy/Planning and Management


Industries

Business Consulting and Services, Government Administration and IT Services and IT Consulting

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