Senior Software Projects Manager
Location: Glasgow City Centre (Hybrid Working)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £55,000
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Senior Software Projects Manager to join our client. This role is ideal for a professional with strong project delivery, stakeholder management, and leadership experience, capable of overseeing complex software and technology projects within a structured and regulated environment.
You will take full ownership of end-to-end project delivery, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, while maintaining high standards of quality and governance.
Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery & Governance
Lead the end-to-end delivery of software and technology projects
Define scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables with stakeholders
Establish and maintain governance, including risk management and reporting
Ensure adherence to methodologies such as Agile, PRINCE2, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches
Manage budgets, resources, and dependencies
Stakeholder Management
Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, including clients and senior leadership
Build and maintain strong working relationships
Ensure clear communication across all levels
Manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle
Team Leadership & Coordination
Coordinate cross-functional teams (Development, QA, DevOps, Product, and Support)
Provide leadership and direction to project teams
Remove blockers and enable efficient delivery
Promote a collaborative and high-performing delivery culture
Risk & Issue Management
Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues proactively
Implement mitigation strategies to minimise impact
Escalate risks and issues appropriately
Reporting & Performance
Provide regular and accurate project reporting, including status updates, risks, financials, and key milestones
Track and analyse project performance against KPIs and SLAs
Ensure transparency and accountability
Continuous Improvement
Contribute to the development and improvement of project delivery frameworks and standards
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and delivery outcomes
Stay informed of industry best practices and emerging trends
Working Arrangements
* Hybrid working: Glasgow office, home-based, and occasional travel
* Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30 (37.5 hours per week)
* Additional hours may be required depending on project demands (TOIL or overtime applies)
Requirements
Essential
* Proven experience managing complex software or IT projects end-to-end
* Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and cross-functional teams
* Strong understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and governance frameworks
* Experience working within Agile and/or PRINCE2 environments
* Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Strong leadership, organisational, and problem-solving abilities
Desirable
* Experience working in regulated environments (e.g. health, justice, or central government)
* Experience in a senior or programme management role
* Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or MS Project
* Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and DevOps or CI/CD practices
Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field
* PRINCE2, Agile (Scrum), or equivalent certification