Project Manager - 18 months FTC

JR United Kingdom; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking an experienced Project Manager for an 18-month fixed term contract. This role focuses on delivering impactful projects in a mission-driven organization, providing an opportunity to lead change and enhance road safety. Responsibilities include managing project delivery, coordinating teams, and implementing robust planning while fostering a collaborative work culture.

Benefits

Bonus scheme of up to 15%

Contributory stakeholder pension scheme

Life assurance cover

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Charity matched funding scheme

Free access to digital tools for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Effective communicator with stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead multiple projects in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end management of projects, ensuring timely delivery.
• Coordinate across cross-functional teams and track project health.
• Lead post-project reviews and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Project Governance

Agile Practices

Risk Management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Prince2

Agile Scrum Master

Unified Process

Tools

Scrum

Kanban

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid – 2 days in the office)

Salary: £64,000 per annum

Bonus: Up to 15% annual incentive

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Contract: Fixed-Term, 18 months

Are you an experienced Project Manager seeking your next contract role with real purpose? Join a mission-led organisation at the heart of tackling uninsured and hit-and-run driving — helping victims rebuild their lives and working in partnership with government, insurers and police to make roads safer for all.

Each year, this organisation provides support to tens of thousands of people affected by uninsured and hit-and-run drivers, delivering over £400 million in compensation. The work they do changes lives — and this is your opportunity to play a key role in delivering that impact.

The Role

As Project Manager, you’ll lead the successful delivery of change and technology projects, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals. Acting as a key enabler between technical and non-technical teams, you’ll bring clarity, structure and leadership to guide teams through delivery.

Working closely with Product Owners and Transformation Leaders, you will navigate complexity, manage risk, and ensure high-quality outcomes that meet user needs. This role will suit someone comfortable balancing agile practices with sound project governance in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end management of projects, ensuring timely delivery within agreed scope, budget and risk boundaries.
• Act as a central point of coordination across cross-functional teams, ensuring visibility and accountability throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Identify, assess and mitigate risks and dependencies while tracking project health through realistic plans and transparent reporting.
• Ensure appropriate quality reviews are conducted and that all governance standards are followed.
• Lead post-project reviews, capturing lessons learned and ensuring benefits tracking is established.
• Support business readiness through robust implementation and transition planning.
• Maintain a strong focus on delivering high-quality, customer-centric outcomes at every sprint.
• Champion best practice and foster a collaborative, inclusive culture within delivery teams.

What You’ll Bring

• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Prince2, Agile Scrum Master, Unified Process) and experience of both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of project governance, systems development lifecycles, and agile practices including Scrum, Kanban, and adaptive planning.
• Experience operating within complex organisations, ideally in insurance or similar regulated industries.
• Effective communicator, capable of influencing stakeholders and managing third-party suppliers with professionalism.
• Proven ability to lead multiple projects and motivate teams in a dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with tools and techniques such as sprint design, retrospectives, use cases, requirements management and traceability.

What’s on Offer

• Bonus scheme of up to 15%
• Contributory stakeholder pension scheme
• Life assurance cover
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Charity matched funding scheme
• Free access to digital tools supporting mental and physical wellbeing