Project Manager

Salt; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI vendor is seeking a Project Manager to lead high-impact automation projects for UK local government. The role involves coordinating distributed technical teams, managing stakeholder relationships, and driving the adoption of AI solutions. This 6-12 month fixed-term contract is ideal for candidates with a strong background in project delivery within the public sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering digital or AI projects into UK local government.
• Check comfort working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven experience in a dynamic, cross-cultural team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of AI automation projects for UK councils.
• Build strong relationships with public sector stakeholders.
• Translate client needs into delivery plans.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Project delivery in UK local government

Working with distributed teams

Technical background in AI / automation

Additional languages (French, Spanish, Portuguese)

Job description

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Project Manager – AI Solutions for UK Government (6-12-Month FTC, £40-£50K)

Remote | Global AI Vendor | High-impact work in Local Government

Salt Recruitment is working with a fast-growing international AI vendor that specialises in voice-first and agent-led automation for public services. They’ve delivered award-winning projects across Europe, Asia, and Latin America – and are now scaling their presence in the UK.

As part of their growth in the e-Government space, they’re hiring a Project Manager with practical experience delivering digital or AI projects into UK local government. This is an initial 6-month fixed-term contract, ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic, cross-cultural teams and wants to help shape how AI transforms frontline services.

What you’ll do:

• Lead delivery of AI automation projects for UK councils (initial focus on adult social care and citizen engagement)
• Act as a UK delivery lead – coordinating globally distributed technical teams
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with public sector stakeholders
• Translate client needs into clear delivery plans, ensuring outcomes are realistic and value-driven
• Support teams across discovery, design, and implementation – ensuring AI solutions are not only deployed, but adopted

What we’re looking for:

• A proven background in project delivery within UK local government or a vendor delivering into it
• Excellent communication skills – able to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Comfortable working with distributed teams across time zones
• Experience across multiple industry verticals ( financial services, energy) is a bonus
• A technical background or understanding of AI / automation is desirable but not essential
• Additional languages ( French, Spanish, Portuguese) are a plus

The role:

• £40,000 – £50,000 annual salary. The client is also open to considering contractors on a day-rate basis (outside IR35), aligned to the equivalent of the salary range.