Project Manager

Scrumconnect Limited; Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Scrumconnect Consulting in Swansea, UK, seeks a proactive Project Manager to plan and deliver projects across the public sector, ensuring on-time delivery, on-budget execution, and high standards. You will lead cross-functional teams and maintain strong stakeholder alignment in governed environments.

Hybrid working: onsite typically 3 days per week. You will manage plans, budgets, risks, and reports, driving continuous improvement and value for citizens across UK government projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multiple projects in a similar role (3+ years).
• Strong planning, budgeting, and risk management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Confident using project management tools (e.g. Jira, Asana, MS Project, or Monday.com).
• Ability to prioritise and stay calm under pressure.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• A recognised qualification such as PRINCE2, APM PMQ, PMP, or Agile/Scrum.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initiation through to delivery and closure.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
• Build and maintain project plans, budgets, and resource forecasts.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and suppliers, and keep them accountable.
• Identify, track, and manage risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Communicate progress clearly to stakeholders through regular reporting and meetings.
• Manage changes to scope, cost, or schedule using a clear change control process.
• Run project meetings such as kick-offs, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to improving project processes.

Skills

Jira

Asana

MS Project

Monday.com

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Budgeting

Change control

Communication

Leadership

Education

PRINCE2

APM PMQ

PMP

Tools

Jira

Asana

MS Project

Monday.com

Job description

Swansea, United Kingdom | Posted on 30/09/2026

Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful and innovative technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens.

We are passionate about user-centred design, agile delivery, and building digital services that make a real difference. Our teams work at the forefront of innovation, helping organisations transform and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that truly matter.

Overview

We're looking for an organised, proactive Project Manager to plan and deliver projects on time, within budget, and to a high standard. You'll work with teams across the public sector and with external stakeholders, keeping projects moving and everyone aligned. This is a hands-on role operating within structured and governed environments where smooth delivery and time management are key.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initiation through to delivery and closure.
  
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
  
• Build and maintain project plans, budgets, and resource forecasts.
  
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and suppliers, and keep them accountable.
  
• Identify, track, and manage risks, issues, and dependencies.
  
• Communicate progress clearly to stakeholders through regular reporting and meetings.
  
• Manage changes to scope, cost, or schedule using a clear change control process.
  
• Run project meetings such as kick-offs, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
  
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to improving project processes.
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience managing multiple projects in a similar role (typically 3+ years).
  
• Strong planning, budgeting, and risk management skills.
  
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
  
• Confident using project management tools (e.g. Jira, Asana, MS Project, or Monday.com).
  
• Ability to prioritise and stay calm under pressure.
  
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  
• A recognised qualification such as PRINCE2, APM PMQ, PMP, or Agile/Scrum.
  

Location and Working Pattern

Hybrid working: On-site presence typically 3 days per week.

How We Work

It is our mission to make digital easy — through intelligent systems that predict needs, automate complexity, and drive measurable value for the citizens and organisations we serve.

Our Values

We are stronger as a team than as individuals. We tackle problems and celebrate wins together.

Create Value Early

We find the quickest route from idea to product because customers rely on us to do what's best.

Integrity

Teamwork requires trust. We can always be relied upon to uphold the highest standards.

Commitment

No matter what, no matter how, we will always give our 100% to keeping our promises and achieving our goals.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation and better outcomes. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every individual is valued, respected, and supported.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups, including women, people with disabilities, and diverse communities, as well as those seeking flexible working arrangements.

As a Disability Confident Level 1 employer, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment to ensure equal opportunities for all.