Senior Project Lead: Digital & Service Innovation Location : West Midlands (Hybrid) Day Rate : Up to £350/day (Inside IR35) We’re working on behalf of a major transformation programme to recruit a Senior Project Lead to support the delivery of a portfolio of digital and service innovation projects. This is a 6-month contract with strong potential for extension, offering the chance to take the lead on high-impact, multi-stakeholder initiatives. If you’re confident delivering complex projects, managing risk and governance, and working closely with internal teams and external suppliers, this could be a great next step. What You’ll Be Doing Project Delivery Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale innovation or infrastructure projects Create and manage detailed project plans, budgets, and timelines Ensure delivery meets strategic objectives and quality standards Stakeholder Engagement & Procurement Work with sponsors, delivery teams, and suppliers to coordinate activity Lead or support procurement processes including tender specification and supplier evaluation Provide clear, timely reporting to senior stakeholders and programme boards Governance & Risk Own risk and issue management across your projects Maintain accurate records, forecasts, and updates Promote lessons learnt and support continuous improvement across the programme What We’re Looking For Strong experience leading complex projects across public sector, infrastructure or regulated industries Confidence managing budgets, delivery risk and multiple stakeholders Familiarity with structured delivery methodologies (Prince2, APM, Agile etc.) Excellent communication skills and a proactive, delivery-focused mindset Why Apply? This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact in a highly visible role, supporting service and digital transformation across a well-established organisation. You’ll be joining a team that values structured delivery, open communication and high performance. Key Details Day Rate : Up to £350/day (Inside IR35) Contract Length : 6 Months (likely extension) Location : Hybrid – West Midlands based Checks : Standard pre-employment screening Interested? Please apply today with your CV and if you’re a good fit a member of the team to arrange a confidential chat.