A leading Independent IT Infrastructure and Services Consultancy are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong track record of self-driving, end-to-end delivery of large-scale, complex technology programmes.
Extensive experience required in delivering SAP application development projects, enterprise-scale software implementations, and major application upgrade programmes, including ERP, CRM, line-of-business systems, and cloud-based platforms.
Based in Hatfield (Hybrid)
Inside IR35
To start in April
The Senior Project Manager will take ownership of projects from initiation through to closure, managing internal service providers, third-party suppliers, and senior business stakeholders, operating in both Agile & Waterfall Methodologies
Leading and delivering concurrent, high-value programmes, this role demands strong governance, commercial awareness, technical credibility, and executive-level communication skills
Skills and Knowledge Required
Extensive experience in delivering SAP application development projects.
Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale software implementations and major application upgrade programmes, including ERP, CRM, line-of-business systems, and cloud-based platforms.
Familiarity with modern technologies and the ability to articulate their business benefits in
Demonstrable track record of delivering complex, high-risk, multi-million-pound assignments with multiple successful outcomes.
Strong commercial awareness, including supplier management, contract governance, and financial control.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build, maintain, and influence relationships at all levels.
Ability to apply a variety of influencing and leadership techniques to achieve positive stakeholder outcomes.
High emotional intelligence, with the flexibility to adapt communication and leadership style to different audiences and to resolve conflict effectively.
Strong understanding of the wider business, technical, and strategic context of programmes, with the ability to report confidently at C-level and executive forums.
Ability to clearly articulate the value of project management and programme governance to both internal and external customers.
A minimum of five years’ experience at Senior PM level demonstrating the above skills.
Qualifications & Certifications
Formal Project Management certification such as PMP or PRINCE2
Strong knowledge of Agile delivery frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)
ITIL certification preferred
Key Responsibilities
Work with requestors and senior stakeholders to define and shape large-scale project scope, objectives, success criteria, and outcomes, producing robust business cases, delivery plans, budgets, and resource models.
Lead major software implementation and upgrade programmes, including vendor-led and multi-supplier environments, ensuring alignment with business strategy and enterprise architecture.
Manage full project lifecycle delivery, including requirements definition, design, build, test, deployment, data migration, cutover, and post-implementation support.
Demonstrate strong organisational capability, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously at different stages of delivery.
Provide clear, concise, and confident communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Deliver executive-level reporting and governance, including steering committees, RAID management, financial tracking, and benefits realisation.
Drive internal teams and external suppliers to maintain momentum, resolve dependencies, and deliver against agreed milestones.
Lead information security-related initiatives, with a proven track record of delivering security controls, compliance, and risk remediation projects.
Apply Project Management best practices using Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid methodologies, defining workstreams, sprints, release plans, and tracking delivery progress.
Operate effectively in a remote and hybrid working environment from Hatfield, managing geographically dispersed teams, with flexibility to support stakeholder engagement as required