Senior IT Project Manager (must hold or be eligible for SC clearance)
6 month contract
£450pd
Outside IR35
Hybrid - 3 days a week in Stevenage
The 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. 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.
The Role
The Senior IT 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 IT 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.
This is a hybrid role with the successful candidate required to be in the Stevenage head office 3 days a week.
You must either hold or be eligible for SC clearance.
Skills and Experience
Extensive experience in project or programme management, delivering IT and Digital transformation across large-scale, publicly funded, or government-owned programmes.
Must have 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.
Must already hold or be eligible for SC clearance
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