Job Description
A leading consultancy partner is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join at the very beginning of a three‑year public sector digital transformation programme for one of their key clients. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role from day one, shaping delivery approaches and driving progress across a complex, multi‑workstream environment.
Joining at the start means:
✅ You influence delivery processes, governance rhythm and planning cadence from day one
✅ You build early relationships with senior public‑sector stakeholders
✅ You shape how Discovery → Alpha → Beta → Live align to GDS service standards
✅ You embed best‑practice delivery, assurance and documentation approaches early
What You’ll Be Doing:
➡️ Leading day‑to‑day delivery across a defined service/workstream within a wider transformation programme
➡️ Managing scope, risks, issues, dependencies, plans and delivery milestones
➡️ Ensuring alignment to GDS lifecycle phases (Discovery, Alpha, Beta, Live)
➡️ Facilitating workshops, planning sessions and stakeholder meetings across operational, design, product and technical teams
➡️ Overseeing governance reporting, documentation and public‑sector audit requirements
➡️ Supporting business readiness, transition and operational embedding
➡️ Managing project budgets, forecasts and resource allocations within delegated authority
What We’re Looking For
✔️ Proven experience delivering projects in complex public‑sector environments
✔️ Strong understanding of GDS standards and agile delivery principles
✔️ Skilled communicator with confident stakeholder engagement capability
✔️ Able to manage structured governance, reporting and risk/issue frameworks
✔️ Background in consultancy or client‑facing delivery roles
✔️ PRINCE2, MSP, Agile or equivalent certifications (desirable)
✔️Eligibility to secure SC Clearance
Location & Working Pattern
Hybrid – Liverpool (occasional travel to London).
If you're looking to work on high‑impact public services in a collaborative, values‑driven environment built around curiosity, drive, transparency and bravery, then this could be the opportunity for you.