Job Details:
Job Reference: HCC623636
Salary Range: £56,285 - £63,080 per annum
Work Location: The Castle, Winchester
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 31 March 2026
Interview Date: w/c 6 April 2026Please note applications will be reviewed once submitted, therefore this advert may close early depending on volumes of applications received
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior IT Project Manager to join our IT team at Hampshire County Council.
Are you an experienced Project Manager looking for your next opportunity to deliver exciting projects while making a difference?
The Role:
Hampshire County Council is one of the best performing local authorities in the country providing high quality public services to over a million customers. Our IT teams are central to that success - building and delivering Digitally Optimised and cost-effective solutions, with a reputation for IT excellence, innovation, and value.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior IT Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of large and complex projects across a diverse portfolio. This is a pivotal role where you will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, whilst aligning with strategic business goals.
Our Projects and Programmes Team is a busy and dynamic change function, supporting the departments of the authority to deliver transformation, savings, and service improvements whilst working within formal governance structures and processes.
What you’ll do:
1. Deliver large and complex projects, delivering outcomes that meet the requirements of the Council and its service users.
2. Lead all stages of the projects, developing strong relationships with the key project stakeholders, project board members, suppliers and customers
3. Deliver project documentation and communications to a high standard
4. Provide expert information and advice on potential project approaches in response to customer/corporate requirements
5. Demonstrate strong control of the project delivery, including:
Agreeing scope, budget and projects tolerances
Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
Identify, monitor and forecast all costs related to the project and resulting BAU services
Identify and monitor project dependencies
Identify and manage any project risks, and issues, providing appropriate controls and escalation
Manage project resources, within IT, in wider HCC directorates, or with 3rd party suppliers
Smooth transition of projects into business as usual (BAU) via the Service Design & Transition Board (SD&T)
As a senior member of the team, you will:
6. Provide line management of other project staff as required
7. Provide mentoring to less experienced project managers as required
8. Contribute to and support a culture of Continuous Service Improvement
What we’re looking for:
We’re seeking a fulltime Senior IT Project Manager, with a proven track record in managing the end to end delivery of complex projects.
You will be creative and innovative, with strong competence in financial management and ability to present and report to senior management. You will also be self-motivated and committed to ongoing personal development.
As well as being the driving force behind project delivery, you'll be capable of maintaining a responsive and effective working relationship with colleagues and customers across the business representing and upholding the integrity and effectiveness of the IT Department.
Why join us?
Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment. You'll have the satisfaction of knowing that the work you do is making a real difference to the people living in and visiting Hampshire, including some of the most vulnerable children and adults in the county.
To find out more about what we can offer you in return, please see our .
Additional Information:
Senior IT Project Manager
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Paul Gander, IT Programme Manager on
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