Senior Digital Project Manager
Posted 1 week ago by Harvey Nash
£500 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Summary: The Senior Digital Project Manager role involves leading the delivery of multiple digital projects for a central government client, utilizing a hybrid delivery approach. The position requires strong stakeholder management and experience with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. This contract role is based in Newcastle and focuses on impactful public sector initiatives. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in project management, particularly within the Government Digital Service framework.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the delivery of several digital projects using a hybrid delivery approach.
- Manage relationships with third-party suppliers and stakeholders.
- Oversee project planning and dependency management.
- Deliver projects involving legacy technology.
- Utilize both Agile and Waterfall methodologies in project execution.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Project or Programme Manager.
- Strong stakeholder management skills (internal and external).
- Experience managing legacy technology projects.
- Excellent understanding of project planning and dependency management.
- Strong knowledge of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
- Previous experience working within the GDS (Government Digital Service) framework.
Salary (Rate): £500/day
City: Newcastle upon Tyne
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
New Contract Opportunity
Senior Digital Project Manager - Newcastle (Hybrid)
Contract | 9 Months | Inside IR35 | Competitive Day Rate
We're excited to be supporting one of our clients who are in turn working with a central government customer on a major programme and are looking for a Senior Digital Project Manager to lead the delivery of several digital projects using a hybrid delivery approach.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on impactful public sector initiatives and collaborate with a range of stakeholders and suppliers.
Key Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Project or Programme Manager
- Demonstrated success in delivering projects with third-party suppliers
- Strong stakeholder management skills (internal and external)
- Experience managing legacy technology projects
- Excellent understanding of project planning and dependency management
- Strong knowledge of both Agile and Waterfall methodologies
Essential:
- Previous experience working within the GDS (Government Digital Service) framework
Role Details:
- Location: Newcastle (Hybrid working - 2 days on site per month)
- End date: March 31st 2026
- IR35 Status: Inside IR35
- Rate: Negotiable for the right candidate
- Start Date: ASAP (Interviews taking place shortly)
If you're a seasoned digital project leader ready to make a difference in the public sector, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch for more information.