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.