Project Manager

DFL; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports organization is seeking a Project Manager to oversee key projects critical to modernization. The role involves project design, managing interdependencies, and engaging effectively with stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a successful track record in project management and excellent strategic thinking abilities. Competitive salary and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Cycle to Work Scheme

Generous Holidays (25 days + bank holidays)

Holiday purchase scheme

Life Assurance

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a Senior Project or Programme Manager.
• Experience managing project portfolios with interdependencies.
• Familiarity with product development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project design and prioritization.
• Manage interdependencies and define project governance.
• Ensure effective stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

About British Cycling

British Cycling exists to bring the joy of cycling to everyone.

We have embarked on an exciting new journey, with a modernised commercial and events offering grounded in social impact and storytelling, harnessing the spotlight and inspiration of our athlete’s performance on the world stage, and our growing portfolio of major events.

We are working towards our three key priorities outlined in our strategy; to support and grow the sport to make cycling more inclusive and accessible, to lead on the world stage by winning and winning well, and to drive social impact by tackling inequalities through providing opportunities.

About you

Ready to make an impact? British Cycling is seeking a Project Manager to oversee and guide high- priority projects that are critical to our modernisation. You'll play a central role in driving change, fostering innovation, and bringing our major events vision to life. This means you'll be responsible for project design, ruthless prioritisation, and navigating complex interdependencies and risks. Your focus will be on enabling our talented internal teams and subject matter experts to deliver results and engage effectively with stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities:

Project & Programme Leadership

• Defines and aligns project scope and outcomes with long-term strategic goals.
• Develops and manages comprehensive plans (milestones, resources, budgets and outcomes) and maintains documentation and audit trails
• Designs and facilitates purposeful meetings
• Monitors progress, risks, and critical issues, providing strategic oversight and reports to senior leadership.

Project Execution

• Manages interdependencies and defines priorities across the project portfolio within the broader organisational context.
• Establishes and maintains robust project governance frameworks.
• Provides expert project management guidance, enabling effective execution by internal teams.
• Advises on consultation strategies to ensure appropriate stakeholder input (engagement led by others).
• Manages project closure, including handover, lessons learned, and legacy planning.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

Experience

• Proven track record as a Senior Project or Programme Manager, delivering complex, high-impact projects
• Demonstrable experience in managing project portfolios with significant interdependencies and strategic importance.
• Familiarity with product development methodologies, a customer and data first approach, and the benefits of digital transformation.

Skills

• Ability to think strategically and translate complex problems into optimal, structured delivery approaches, aligning short-term actions with long-term objectives.
• Capability to chair meetings as required, and otherwise support efficient, outcome-based meetings schedules
• Expert capability in managing interdependencies and defining priorities across multiple concurrent projects.
• Highly organised, comfortable and effective in fast-paced, evolving environments, able to balance multiple demands simultaneously, and take ownership and accountability for tasks and decisions as appropriate
• Analytical, pragmatic, and decisive in identifying and resolving complex challenges
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for concise, senior-level reporting and ability to influence at all levels.
• Understanding of the needs of internal and external stakeholders and how to drive accountabilityand execute the project through a RACI approach
• Proficient in a range of modern tools and technologies that support efficient and effective ways of working and enables collaboration
• Highly skilled at engaging and managing multiple internal and external stakeholders

What are the perks?

• Competitive Salary
• Cycle toWork Scheme
• Generous Holidays (25 days + bank holidays)
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pension

How to apply

Send us your CV and a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role and why you feel you meet the criteria via the apply button below.

Applications close: 3rd August 2025

Shortlisting: W/C 4th August 2025

Interviews likely: W/C 11th August 2025