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.