Digital Project Manager
Posted 1 week ago by Areti Group | B Corp™
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Digital Project Manager will play a crucial role in supporting a large-scale transformation programme within a Government Department. This position requires expertise in project management methodologies to ensure effective project control and stakeholder engagement. The role involves managing complex dependencies and fostering a high-performing team environment while maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders. The position is hybrid, requiring attendance in Newcastle, Manchester, or Leeds twice a month.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support programme initiatives using recognised project management methods and tools.
- Develop a deep understanding of the programme environment to support prioritisation of high-value activities.
- Provide governance reporting support to programme boards.
- Identify and help remove blockers or impediments affecting enterprise delivery plans.
- Support the core team in capacity planning and contribute to building an inclusive team environment.
- Document roles and responsibilities across the core team.
- Build and maintain stakeholder relationships across the organisation.
- Coordinate impact and alignment across a wide range of stakeholders.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in delivering digital projects across the full project lifecycle.
- Successful track record of managing delivery through third-party suppliers.
- Experience leading delivery across organisational boundaries.
- Strong stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to coach, mentor, and influence teams and individuals.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Digital Project Manager – (Gov Department) Hybrid – 2x/month in Newcastle, Manchester, or Leeds Inside IR35 | Long-Term Contract
We are seeking a Digital Project Manager to support a large-scale, enterprise-level transformation programme within a Government Department.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support programme initiatives using recognised project management methods and tools to ensure robust project control, change management, risk mitigation, stakeholder engagement, and planning discipline.
- Develop a deep understanding of the programme environment to support prioritisation of high-value activities, using data-driven insights to manage complex internal and external dependencies.
- Provide governance reporting support to programme boards, focusing on delivery confidence and risk visibility.
- Identify and help remove blockers or impediments affecting enterprise delivery plans, and develop mitigation strategies for complex challenges.
- Support the core team in capacity planning and contribute to building an inclusive, high-performing team environment.
- Document roles and responsibilities across the core team to inform resourcing and recruitment decisions.
- Build and maintain stakeholder relationships across the organisation to support progress on shared goals and delivery dependencies.
- Coordinate impact and alignment across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure programme KPIs and objectives are achieved.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience in delivering digital projects across the full project lifecycle.
- Successful track record of managing delivery through third-party suppliers.
- Experience leading delivery across organisational boundaries and managing differing perspectives.
- Strong stakeholder management, including engagement with senior internal and external partners.
- Ability to coach, mentor, and influence teams and individuals.