Digital Project Manager

Government Recruitment Service; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Digital Project Manager to oversee large-scale digital transformations. This role requires strong project management skills, team collaboration, and effective communication with stakeholders. Candidates should have a passion for working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to manage complex projects. This is a unique opportunity to impact millions of people's lives through digital innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing large-scale projects or programmes.
• Strong understanding of digital transformation processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project delivery to meet quality, time, and cost parameters.
• Manage team dynamics and foster a positive culture.
• Communicate consistently with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Project management

Change management

Communication skills

Job description

Are you an experienced IT/Digital Project Manager?

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment continually looking to evolve?

If this sounds like you, this may be the perfect opportunity for you!

We’re seeking passionate Digital Project Managers who can hit the ground running and are responsible for end-to-end delivery in a demanding and exciting digital environment.

Our Digital Project Managers utilize a range of skills and methodologies, managing multi-functional delivery teams to implement change, maintain core applications, and deliver new services supporting millions of people's lives.

Join us at DWP Digital, where you will become part of a supportive community delivering some of the largest digital transformations in Europe.

Please note this role requires passing Security Check. For more details, see 'Selection process details'.

• You will take ownership of full projects or parts of large-scale programmes, ensuring delivery meets quality, time, and cost parameters, with appropriate governance such as plans, risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating as necessary until resolved.
• You will track and manage project progress and budget, providing accurate reports to senior project managers and governance boards. You will actively manage change and governance, considering cross-project impacts.
• You will manage team dynamics, fostering collaboration and shared ownership, resolving conflicts, and establishing a positive team culture.
• You will build and manage stakeholder relationships across internal teams and suppliers, proactively identifying and managing risks and issues.
• You will communicate consistently with internal and external stakeholders, tailoring messages to suit the audience and align with broader project messaging.
• You will take responsibility for your own learning and development, continuously enhancing your knowledge and skills, coaching, mentoring, and identifying improvements in ways of working.
• All Synergy roles are based in the Synergy Chief Technology Office (CTO) and involve managing aspects of technology delivery. As part of a cross-government transformation programme enabled by Oracle ERP technology, stakeholder management and cross-departmental collaboration are key. Experience in ERP implementation is desirable but not essential.