What's involved with this role: JOB TITLE: Digital Project Manager REF: Chester 5273810 Pay rate: £21.65 per hour PAYE Contract: Anticipated 3 to 4 months, possibility to run until March '26, for the right candidate Working Arrangement: Remote and occasional office locations. The role: On behalf of a local council, we are seeking a highly experienced Digital Project Manager to lead a team in delivering outstanding IT infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing complex public sector IT infrastructure projects, including network modernisation, hosting environment change, and simplification exercises. They will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Key Responsibilities: Work under the direction of a Programme Manager, and an approved strategic IT change programme, to deliver a range of IT infrastructure projects. Work within agreed project management processes and methodologies to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet programme expectations. Develop detailed project plans, including goals, timelines, and budgets. Manage project scope and changes, and coordinate project staff and internal/external resources and suppliers Assign tasks to project team members and monitor project progress regularly. Communicate project progress to the programme manager and provide regular updates. Identify and mitigate potential risks or issues, and devise contingency plans, escalating to the Programme Manager and seeking advice appropriately as required Ensure all projects are delivered on-time, and within agreed scope and budget. Prepare project documentation, including briefs, project plans, and post-project reports. Work closely with the team and stakeholders to remove roadblocks and keep the project moving forward. Conduct post-project evaluation and identify successful and unsuccessful project elements. What the client is looking for: Proven track record and experience as a Digital Project Manager, preferably in public sector IT infrastructure projects. Qualified project manager, ideally PRINCE 2 Extensive experience in managing IT infrastructure projects, ideally in the public sector. Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically. Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and manage a team. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels. Proactive and experienced in working in complex programme environments. Ability to apply excellent judgement in terms of risk and issue escalation to keep projects on track. Hands-on experience with project management software, such as MS Projects. Familiarity with network modernisation, hosting environment change, and IT simplification exercises. Excellent organisation and time management skills. Strong communication and team management skills. How to Apply Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended. We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. AD Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.