Network Project Manager

Akkodis; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Modis International Ltd is recruiting a Senior Project Manager to join a major UK public transport transformation programme in Yorkshire. The role involves delivering technology, operational and business change initiatives across multiple workstreams.

You will manage budgets, timelines, RAID logs and dependencies, coordinate suppliers and internal delivery teams, and engage with senior stakeholders to drive the go-live planned for 2027. Hybrid on-site schedule with 2-3 days on-site.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering large-scale technology and business transformation programmes.
• Strong project planning, governance and delivery management skills.
• Experience managing budgets, timelines, RAID logs and dependencies.
• Ability to coordinate suppliers, partners and internal delivery teams.
• Experience leading stakeholder engagement across senior business and technical audiences.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle delivery from initiation through to go-live.
• Experience supporting testing, implementation, operational readiness and business change activities.
• A proactive and hands-on approach with the ability to drive progress in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of technology, operational and business change initiatives.
• Coordinate multiple workstreams, partners and suppliers.
• Manage budgets, timelines, RAID logs and dependencies.
• Engage with senior stakeholders across business and technical teams.
• Ensure governance and project lifecycle from initiation to go-live.

Skills

Delivery leadership

Governance

Budget management

Timeline management

Stakeholder engagement

Supplier coordination

Project lifecycle

Testing support

Job description

Location: Yorkshire / Hybrid
Rate: £450 to £550 per day (Outside IR35)
Contract Length: 9-Month Contract (November 2026 Start)
Schedule: 2-3 Days On-Site | Flexible for Exceptional Candidates Located Further Away
Immediate Interviews Available

Looking for a Project Manager role where you can play a key part in one of the UK's largest public transport transformation programmes?

Senior Project Manager

Location: Yorkshire / Hybrid
Rate: £450 to £550 per day (Outside IR35)
Contract Length: 9-Month Contract (November 2026 Start)
Schedule: 2-3 Days On-Site | Flexible for Exceptional Candidates Located Further Away
Immediate Interviews Available

This is your opportunity to join a major organisation supporting a regional transport authority as it delivers a significant bus franchising transformation programme.

We're looking for experienced Project Managers to lead the delivery of technology, operational and business change initiatives that will help shape the future of public transport across South Yorkshire.

This is a high-profile programme involving multiple workstreams, suppliers, stakeholders and technology platforms, all working towards a major go-live in 2027.

Your Impact

• Proven experience delivering large-scale technology and business transformation programmes.
• Strong project planning, governance and delivery management skills.
• Experience managing budgets, timelines, RAID logs and project dependencies.
• Ability to coordinate suppliers, partners and internal delivery teams.
• Experience leading stakeholder engagement across senior business and technical audiences.
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle delivery from initiation through to go-live.
• Experience supporting testing, implementation, operational readiness and business change activities.
• A proactive and hands-on approach with the ability to drive progress in complex environments.

Who Is This Role For?

We are interested in speaking with Project Managers who have experience delivering projects involving:

• Digital Transformation
• ERP Programmes
• CRM Implementations
• Data & Reporting Platforms
• Public Sector Transformation
• Transport Technology
• Infrastructure Programmes
• Operational Technology
• Systems Integration
• Large Multi-Supplier Environments

Experience with methodologies such as PRINCE2, MSP, Agile or Hybrid delivery models would be highly beneficial.

Why Should You Apply?

• Join a major transport transformation programme with significant public impact.
• Work across multiple technology and business change initiatives.
• Manage complex projects involving suppliers, stakeholders and senior leadership teams.
• Be part of a programme that will help shape transport services for years to come.
• Enjoy a varied role combining technology delivery, governance and stakeholder management.
• Long-term programme with potential extension beyond the initial contract.

Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.