Project Manager

Experis Scotland; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly

Flexible hours

Job summary

Experis Scotland in Perth is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large-scale technology and transformation initiatives within a programme environment, reporting to the Programme Director.

You will manage multiple workstreams, build detailed plans, governance and executive reporting, coordinating with senior stakeholders and delivery teams in agile and waterfall contexts. Predominantly remote with some on-site.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large-scale technology, digital or business transformation projects.
• Experience managing multiple workstreams within complex programme environments.
• Strong governance experience including Steering Committees and executive reporting.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, risks and delivery plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of large-scale technology, business change and transformation projects.
• Manage multiple project workstreams with alignment across teams and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, milestones and roadmaps.
• Establish project governance, controls and reporting frameworks.
• Prepare and facilitate Steering Committee meetings and executive reviews.
• Produce status reports and management information for senior leadership.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies and assumptions with mitigation and escalation.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders and delivery teams.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Governance

Agile & Waterfall

Planning & scheduling

Communication

Leadership

Education

PRINCE2/AgilePM/MSP or equivalent

Job description

Location: Perth (2 days on-site 3 days from home)

Reporting to: Programme Director

About the Opportunity

Our client is undertaking a significant business and technology transformation programme, investing in large-scale change initiatives designed to improve customer experience, enhance operational performance, and modernise core business capabilities.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to play a key role in delivering strategic change across a complex and evolving organisation.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of major technology and transformation initiatives within a wider programme environment. Reporting directly to the Programme Director, you will be responsible for leading complex projects and multiple workstreams simultaneously, ensuring successful delivery against agreed objectives, timelines, budgets and quality standards.

This role requires a strong delivery professional who is comfortable operating within complex organisational structures, engaging senior stakeholders, managing competing priorities and driving projects through to successful completion.

You will play a key role in programme governance, executive reporting, risk management and stakeholder engagement, while ensuring projects remain aligned to strategic business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of large-scale technology, business change and transformation projects.
• Manage multiple project workstreams concurrently, ensuring alignment across teams and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, milestones, dependencies and delivery roadmaps.
• Establish and maintain effective project governance, controls and reporting frameworks.
• Prepare and facilitate Steering Committee meetings, governance forums and executive reviews.
• Produce high-quality status reports, project updates and management information for senior leadership.
• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies and assumptions, ensuring appropriate mitigation and escalation.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with senior business stakeholders, third-party suppliers and delivery teams.
• Challenge stakeholders constructively where required to drive decisions and maintain programme momentum.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with agreed scope, budget and timescales.
• Support business readiness, change management and adoption activities.
• Work across both Agile and Waterfall delivery environments, selecting the most appropriate approach based on project requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project delivery standards, governance processes and ways of working.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering complex technology and transformation projects within fast-paced environments.

• Demonstrable experience delivering large-scale technology, digital or business transformation projects.
• Experience managing multiple workstreams within complex programme environments.
• Strong project governance experience, including Steering Committees, executive reporting and decision-making forums.
• Proven ability to manage project risks, issues, dependencies, budgets and delivery plans.
• Experience engaging, influencing and managing senior stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within both Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies.
• Excellent planning, organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across business and technology teams.
• Experience working within large-scale operational or customer-focused organisations.
• Exposure to regulated industry environments.
• Professional Project Management qualifications such as PRINCE2, AgilePM, MSP or equivalent.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to deliver high-profile strategic transformation initiatives.
• Significant exposure to senior leadership and business-critical programmes.
• Predominantly remote working with limited travel requirements.
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact within a business undergoing significant transformation and growth.