Project Manager

Ad Warrior Ltd; Manchester; Remote; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave + holidays

Contributory pension 5% employee / 5%

Volunteer days (3 per year) and day of

Job summary

Golden Lane Housing is seeking a Project Manager for a remote, fixed-term role (35 hours per week) in the UK. You will support transformation projects, work with senior leaders and partners, and ensure delivery aligns with tenant outcomes.

The role requires strong project management experience, PRINCE2/Agile knowledge, stakeholder engagement, and a focus on continuous improvement. You will drive efficiency and contribute to technology roadmaps while collaborating across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile, Waterfall).
• ICT Project Manager Certification and ability to advise project team.
• Ability to manage numerous projects with competing priorities.
• Experience delivering process mapping to streamline processes.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Benefits realisation and value for money assessment experience.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Comfort with data and numbers to analyse problems and tell stories.
• Curious about technology and how it can improve services.
• Experience communicating ideas to all levels across the organisation.
• Customer-focused with high service standards and tenant-centric approach.
• Great communicator putting tenants at heart of work.
• Ability to adapt, pace and embrace change.
• Experience developing data quality policies (desirable).
• Experience managing project budgets (desirable).
• Knowledge of housing associations or social housing sector (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of transformation projects across the organisation.
• Collaborate with operational leaders and colleagues to inform project delivery.
• Shape project delivery by asking the right questions.
• Lead projects to drive efficiency and enhance internal and external experience.
• Align delivery with corporate objectives and tenant outcomes.
• Contribute to technology and digital roadmaps with senior leaders and partners.

Skills

PRINCE2

Agile

Waterfall

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication

Change management

Requirements gathering

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Project Manager

Location: Remote

Salary: £52,785 per annum

Vacancy Type: Fixed Term (35 hours per week)

Closing Date: 30th of October 2026

We are looking for someone who will be part of a team supporting the delivery of transformation projects across the organisation. You will work closely with operational leaders and colleagues, asking the right questions to inform and shape project delivery. You will be a collaborative team player, keen to play your part in the organisation’s transformation programme. You will have a sound grounding in project management, keep stakeholder engagement and the tenant at the heart of what we do and be able to navigate your way through project challenges to deliver the best outcomes for your projects. This role is responsible for leading projects to drive efficiency and deliver an enhanced internal and external experience, ensuring alignment to corporate objectives and tenant outcomes. You’ll play an important part in ensuring delivery of the technology and digital roadmaps, alongside the wider organisational projects, working closely with senior leaders, operational teams, suppliers and external partners. You will be encouraged to bring your ideas, experiences and perspective to help shape how we work and improve what we do.

Experience ad Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile, Waterfall). Project management related experience.
• ICT Project Manager Certified in project management techniques, with the ability to provide professional knowledge, advice and support to project team.
• Ability to manage numerous projects whilst balancing competing priorities.
• Experience of delivering process mapping exercises to streamline processes
• Demonstrable experience of delivering projects and making change happen within organisations.
• Proven track record of planning and managing project delivery; inspiring, supporting and managing key stakeholders as well as keeping projects on time and budget.
• Demonstrable experience of benefits realisation and value for money assessment Have strong interpersonal and analytical skills
• Comfortable using data and numbers to understand problems, question, challenge well and tell stories.
• Curious about technology and how it can be applied to modern services and organisations.
• Experience in capturing and communicating ideas to a wide audience at all levels across the organisation.
• Customer focused and driven by the achievement of high standards through outstanding service delivery.
• A great communicator putting tenants at the heart of everything you do.
• Enjoy working at pace and with colleagues across the business.
• Have a passion for continuous improvement.
• Ability to give and receive constructive. feedback. Be adaptable and embrace change.

Desirable

• Experience in the development of data quality policies and procedures.
• Experience in managing project budgets
• Knowledge of or experience in a housing association or the social housing sector

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increases with service)
• Contributory pension (5% employee / 5% employer)
• Paid volunteering days (3 per year) Day off for your birthday

Golden Lane Housing is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and values[1] led organisation. Our recruitment process is fair and accessible, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates. We reserve the right to close before the date advertised