Job Description A leading consultancy partner is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join at the very beginning of a three‑year public sector digital transformation programme for one of their key clients. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role from day one, shaping delivery approaches and driving progress across a complex, multi‑workstream environment. Joining at the start means: ✅ You influence delivery processes, governance rhythm and planning cadence from day one ✅ You build early relationships with senior public‑sector stakeholders ✅ You shape how Discovery → Alpha → Beta → Live align to GDS service standards ✅ You embed best‑practice delivery, assurance and documentation approaches early What You’ll Be Doing: ➡️ Leading day‑to‑day delivery across a defined service/workstream within a wider transformation programme ➡️ Managing scope, risks, issues, dependencies, plans and delivery milestones ➡️ Ensuring alignment to GDS lifecycle phases (Discovery, Alpha, Beta, Live) ➡️ Facilitating workshops, planning sessions and stakeholder meetings across operational, design, product and technical teams ➡️ Overseeing governance reporting, documentation and public‑sector audit requirements ➡️ Supporting business readiness, transition and operational embedding ➡️ Managing project budgets, forecasts and resource allocations within delegated authority What We’re Looking For ✔️ Proven experience delivering projects in complex public‑sector environments ✔️ Strong understanding of GDS standards and agile delivery principles ✔️ Skilled communicator with confident stakeholder engagement capability ✔️ Able to manage structured governance, reporting and risk/issue frameworks ✔️ Background in consultancy or client‑facing delivery roles ✔️ PRINCE2, MSP, Agile or equivalent certifications (desirable) ✔️Eligibility to secure SC Clearance Location & Working Pattern Hybrid – Liverpool (occasional travel to London). If you're looking to work on high‑impact public services in a collaborative, values‑driven environment built around curiosity, drive, transparency and bravery, then this could be the opportunity for you.