Reference: CCC00440Description: The Role and About the Person you are looking for:Cambridge City Council is at the forefront of public sector digital transformation. We're seeking an experienced and motivated Digital Project Manager to help deliver our ambitious Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Strategy. This role will play a pivotal part in improving council operations, resident experiences, and data-informed decision making.About the RoleYou’ll lead the delivery of a range of interdependent digital and technology initiatives designed to modernise our services, improve out technology estate by strategic rationalisation, enhance data governance, and transform how we work with technology partners. You’ll work closely with service teams, our shared ICT service (3C ICT), procurement, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.Key areas of responsibility include:Managing complex digital transformation projects across areas such as technology assurance, IT estate rationalisation, customer digital journeys and data governance.Developing detailed project plans, tracking milestones, managing risks, and reporting progress to senior stakeholders.Supporting implementation of our new Technical Design Authority and related governance mechanisms.Ensuring projects meet user needs, deliver measurable benefits, and align with strategic outcomes.Building strong working relationships with internal teams, external suppliers, and partner councils.About YouWe’re looking for someone who is:A confident and adaptable project manager with experience leading digital and/or technology programmes in complex organisations.Skilled in agile and traditional project methodologies, risk management, and benefits realisation.Comfortable navigating change, engaging diverse stakeholders, and challenging assumptions constructively.Able to translate technical concepts into business language and build bridges between digital, ICT, and service teams.Committed to public service and passionate about making a difference through smarter use of digital and data.What we can offer:A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methodsAccess to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) SchemeAgile and Flexible workingAnnual leave purchasing schemeAnnually negotiated pay and award progressionConfidential advice and support via an Employee Assistance ProgrammeCycle to Work SchemeFamily friendly policiesFlexible Bank HolidaysFree swimming at CCC swimming poolsGenerous annual leave allowance 25 days’ per annum, rising to 30 days’ after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time)Gym Membership salary sacrifice schemeHome & Electronics salary sacrifice schemeLifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UK’s leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attractions and moreProfessional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on roleRelocation Assistance may be payable in approved casesStaff reward and recognition framework- including annual staff awards ceremonySubsidy for public transportYour Care dynamic wellbeing platformHours: 37 hrs per week Working Pattern: Mon – FriContract: Fixed Term/ secondment for (6-9months)Salary: £50,788 - £55,021 per annum (City Pay Band 8)Location: This is flexible – working in Cambridge on site or at one of our offices or working from home. You will be able to balance your work location accordingly.More Information: You can click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits, Working for the Council, our Values & Behaviours, Equality & Diversity in Recruitment or Our People & Culture Strategy.If you would like an informal chat, please contact Thomas Law on Thomas.law@cambridge.gov.uk Application Process: To be considered for this role, please visit www.cambridge.gov.uk/careers for ‘Our Vacancies’. You can follow the on-screen instructions to ‘Apply Online’ and submit an application.If you are an internal candidate you can apply by logging in to your Employee Self-Serve (ESS) and access the ‘Useful Links’ (top right of the dashboard, under the person icon) and click on ‘CCC Job Opportunities’.For City Council employees who apply for the role on a secondment basis, please note that you should refer to the Secondment Policy. Please note that agreement will need to be obtained from your line manager before the secondment can be confirmed.Region: Location: Salary: *GBP*50,788 - *GBP*55,021 per annum (City Pay Band 8)Package: Contractual hours: 37Basis: Full time