Digital Project Manager

South Norfolk and Broadland Council; Thorpe End; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Free onsite parking

Employee discounts

Generous holiday allowance

Wellbeing initiatives

LGPS

Job summary

South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are seeking a collaborative Digital Project Manager to lead digital and technology projects across our Evolve Transformation Portfolio. You will own projects from discovery through procurement to implementation, evaluation and handover, bringing together multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes that support our strategies.

In this role you will manage budgets, resources, risks and competing priorities, build trusted relationships with

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering digital transformation or system implementation projects.
• Experience applying a range of project delivery methodologies.
• Ability to turn complex challenges into practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through full lifecycle from discovery to handover.
• Manage budgets, resources, risks, and competing priorities.
• Build relationships with sponsors, managers, technical specialists and suppliers.
• Promote best-practice in project management and share lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Digital transformation

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Risk management

Procurement

Agile / Waterfall

Job description

Help us deliver digital change that makes a difference.

We are seeking a collaborative and delivery focused Digital Project Manager to lead exciting digital and technology projects across our Evolve Transformation Portfolio.

In this varied role, you will take ownership of projects throughout their full lifecycle, from initial discovery and procurement to implementation, evaluation and handover. You will bring people together, establish clear plans and help multidisciplinary teams deliver high-quality outcomes that support our organisational strategies and wider vision.

You will be comfortable managing budgets, resources, risks, issues and competing priorities, whilst building trusted relationships with project sponsors, senior managers, technical specialists, business users and suppliers. You will also promote good project management practice, share lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement across our project management network.

About You

If you have significant experience delivering digital transformation or system implementation projects, can apply a range of project delivery methodologies and enjoy turning complex challenges into practical solutions, we would like to hear from you.

Closing Date: 4th October 2026

Interview Date: W/C 12th October 2026

Why Join Us?

We offer flexible working hours for most office-based roles, allowing for a healthy work-life balance. As part of our team, you will enjoy a range of employee benefits, including free onsite parking, employee discounts, a competitive holiday allowance, wellbeing initiatives, and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

You will be joining a progressive and supportive organisation that is committed to making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

The Councils reserve the right to close any and all vacancies at any time if there is judged to be a sufficient number of applications received.

South Norfolk and Broadland Councils are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and all applicants must be willing to undergo appropriate checks for the position, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service