Job Description
Senior Project Lead: Digital & Service Innovation
Location: West Midlands (Hybrid)
Day Rate: Up to £350/day (Inside IR35)
We’re working on behalf of a major transformation programme to recruit a Senior Project Lead to support the delivery of a portfolio of digital and service innovation projects. This is a 6-month contract with strong potential for extension, offering the chance to take the lead on high-impact, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
If you’re confident delivering complex projects, managing risk and governance, and working closely with internal teams and external suppliers, this could be a great next step.
What You’ll Be Doing
Project Delivery
* Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale innovation or infrastructure projects
* Create and manage detailed project plans, budgets, and timelines
* Ensure delivery meets strategic objectives and quality standards
Stakeholder Engagement & Procurement
* Work with sponsors, delivery teams, and suppliers to coordinate activity
* Lead or support procurement processes including tender specification and supplier evaluation
* Provide clear, timely reporting to senior stakeholders and programme boards
Governance & Risk
* Own risk and issue management across your projects
* Maintain accurate records, forecasts, and updates
* Promote lessons learnt and support continuous improvement across the programme
What We’re Looking For
* Strong experience leading complex projects across public sector, infrastructure or regulated industries
* Confidence managing budgets, delivery risk and multiple stakeholders
* Familiarity with structured delivery methodologies (Prince2, APM, Agile etc.)
* Excellent communication skills and a proactive, delivery-focused mindset
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact in a highly visible role, supporting service and digital transformation across a well-established organisation. You’ll be joining a team that values structured delivery, open communication and high performance.
Key Details
* Day Rate: Up to £350/day (Inside IR35)
* Contract Length: 6 Months (likely extension)
* Location: Hybrid – West Midlands based
* Checks: Standard pre-employment screening
Interested?
Please apply today with your CV and if you’re a good fit a member of the team to arrange a confidential chat.