JOB TITLE: Project Manager
LOCATION: North West England (Hybrid)
WORKING PATTERN: Approximately 2 days per week in the office
SALARY: Up to £50,000 depending on experience
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver a portfolio of strategic business change initiatives within a growing, multi-site organisation.
This role sits within a central transformation function and will be responsible for driving end-to-end project delivery across a range of operational and business-critical programmes. You will work across multiple stakeholders, leading cross-functional teams to deliver change that improves performance, efficiency and long-term organisational capability.
This is a hands-on role requiring both strong delivery discipline and the ability to engage, influence and drive adoption across a diverse stakeholder group.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Delivery
* Lead the end-to-end delivery of business change projects, ensuring alignment to strategic priorities
* Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines and deliverables
* Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget
Stakeholder Engagement
* Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders and operational teams
* Provide clear and consistent communication on project progress, risks and outcomes
* Drive engagement and alignment across multiple business areas
Change Management
* Develop and implement structured change and adoption plans
* Support end users through transition, ensuring minimal disruption to operations
* Embed sustainable change across the organisation
Business Improvement
* Work closely with internal teams to define business requirements
* Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Risk & Governance
* Proactively manage project risks and issues
* Maintain key project documentation (e.g. RAID logs, status reports, business cases)
* Ensure appropriate governance and reporting is in place
Team Leadership
* Lead cross-functional project teams, both on-site and remote
* Ensure clarity of roles, accountability and delivery focus
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
Essential
* Proven experience delivering end-to-end business change or transformation projects
* Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior leaders
* Experience managing project budgets, timelines and resources
* Demonstrated ability to drive change adoption within operational environments
* Experience working with structured project methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, Waterfall)
* Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage risk and complexity
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Desirable
* Experience working in a regulated or multi-site environment
* Exposure to systems or technology-enabled change programmes
* Formal project management or change management certification
* Experience working with third-party suppliers or external partners
WHY JOIN?
* Opportunity to play a key role in a growing organisation undergoing significant transformation
* Exposure to a broad range of strategic and operational projects
* Collaborative and supportive working environment
* Competitive salary and benefits package
Further details will be shared with shortlisted candidates at the appropriate stage.