Digital Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Digital Project Manager to support a significant transformation programme within a government department. This hybrid role requires proven success in managing digital projects, stakeholder relationships, and working effectively with third parties to ensure program success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in delivering digital projects across the full project lifecycle.
• Track record of managing delivery through third-party suppliers.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Support programme initiatives using project management methods and tools.
• Provide governance reporting support to programme boards.
• Coordinate impact across stakeholders to achieve programme objectives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Change management

Risk mitigation

Data-driven decision making

Coaching and mentoring

Job description

Job Description

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.