Network Project Manager

Akkodis; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Modis International Ltd is recruiting a Senior Project Manager to lead a major franchising transformation programme in South Yorkshire. You will oversee technology, operational and business change initiatives to deliver the go-live in 2027.

This hybrid role requires proven experience in large-scale programmes, strong governance, and stakeholder management. The contract runs 9 months with potential extension and on-site 2-3 days per week.

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 project dependencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of technology, operational and business change initiatives.
• Coordinate suppliers, partners and internal delivery teams.
• Engage stakeholders across senior business and technical audiences.
• Oversee testing, implementation and go-live readiness.

Skills

Project management

Governance

Delivery management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

PRINCE2

MSP

Agile

Hybrid delivery

Job description

Location: South Yorkshire / Hybrid Rate: £450 to £550 per day (Inside 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 transformation programmes?

Senior Project Manager

This is your opportunity to join a major organisation supporting a regional authority as it delivers a significant 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 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.

If this sounds like you, I'd love to hear from you.

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.

Ready for Your Next Project?

I’d love to hear from you.

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