Information Technology Project Lead

James Andrews Technology; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior Project Lead for a 6-month contract to steer digital and service innovation initiatives. The ideal candidate will lead complex projects while engaging with stakeholders, managing budgets, and mitigating risks within hybrid working conditions.

Qualifications

• Strong experience leading complex projects across public sector, infrastructure or regulated industries.
• Confidence managing budgets, delivery risk and multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with structured delivery methodologies (Prince2, APM, Agile etc.)

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale innovation or infrastructure projects.
• Create and manage detailed project plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Own risk and issue management across your projects.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Communication

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Senior Tech Recruitment Partner | Delivering Insight-Led Hiring Across All Areas of Technology in Public and Private Sectors

Senior Project Lead: Digital & Service Innovation

Location: West Midlands (Hybrid)

Day Rate: Up to £350/day (Inside IR35)

We’re working on behalf of a major transformation programme to recruit a Senior Project Lead to support the delivery of a portfolio of digital and service innovation projects. This is a 6-month contract with strong potential for extension, offering the chance to take the lead on high-impact, multi-stakeholder initiatives.

If you’re confident delivering complex projects, managing risk and governance, and working closely with internal teams and external suppliers, this could be a great next step.

What You’ll Be Doing

Project Delivery

• Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale innovation or infrastructure projects
• Create and manage detailed project plans, budgets, and timelines
• Ensure delivery meets strategic objectives and quality standards

Stakeholder Engagement & Procurement

• Work with sponsors, delivery teams, and suppliers to coordinate activity
• Lead or support procurement processes including tender specification and supplier evaluation
• Provide clear, timely reporting to senior stakeholders and programme boards

Governance & Risk

• Own risk and issue management across your projects
• Maintain accurate records, forecasts, and updates
• Promote lessons learnt and support continuous improvement across the programme

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience leading complex projects across public sector, infrastructure or regulated industries
• Confidence managing budgets, delivery risk and multiple stakeholders
• Familiarity with structured delivery methodologies (Prince2, APM, Agile etc.)
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, delivery-focused mindset

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact in a highly visible role, supporting service and digital transformation across a well-established organisation. You’ll be joining a team that values structured delivery, open communication and high performance.

• Day Rate: Up to £350/day (Inside IR35)
• Contract Length: 6 Months (likely extension)
• Location: Hybrid – West Midlands based
• Checks: Standard pre-employment screening

Interested?

Please apply today with your CV and if you’re a good fit a member of the team to arrange a confidential chat.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management, Product Management, and Other

• Industries

  Government Administration, Technology, Information and Media, and Transportation Programs

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