Project Manager - Capability and Organisational Structure

Reed Talent Solutions; Bedford; On-site; GBP 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organization in Bedford is seeking a Project Manager for Capability and Organisational Structure. This role involves leading project planning and workforce transition activities to embed the Pensions Dashboards Service into business-as-usual. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in project management, strong understanding of organisational design, and effective communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working model.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with matched contributions

Interest-free travel loans

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management, preferably in organisational design.
• Strong understanding of operating models and structural change.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate across various functions.

Responsibilities

• Define future-state capability and team structure.
• Develop project plans for capability transition activities.
• Coordinate updates to organisational documentation.

Skills

Project management experience

Understanding of operating models

Communication skills

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Role Overview

Project Manager - Capability and Organisational Structure | £66,000 per annum | Bedford | 18 month FTC | Hybrid Working

Join us at the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) as a Project Manager for Capability and Organisational Structure. This role offers you the chance to make a significant impact by leading the planning, coordination, and delivery of organisational design and workforce transition activities essential to embedding the Pensions Dashboards Service (PDS) into MaPS business-as-usual. As part of the Technology and Change team, you’ll define future-state capability requirements, align structures and roles to the new operating model, and ensure teams are prepared, resourced, and supported to deliver the service sustainably. This pivotal role works across HR, Governance, Strategy, and functional leads to operationalise the service and drive long-term success. You’ll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to helping people across the UK improve their financial wellbeing.

Role Overview

The Project Manager - Capability and Organisational Structure will report directly to the Lead Programme Manager. In this role, you will be responsible for:

Key Responsibilities

• Define and document the future-state capability and team structure required to operate the Pensions Dashboards Service.
• Develop project plans and delivery milestones for capability and organisational transition activities.
• Work closely with the Business Architect, HR, and functional leaders to ensure alignment with the target operating model.
• Lead the development and coordination of role profiles, reporting lines, and resourcing plans to support transition to BAU.
• Facilitate business readiness and transition activities, including handover plans, workforce change communications, and coordination of recruitment or redeployment.
• Track risks, dependencies, and progress related to capability delivery, and escalate issues to governance forums as needed.
• Coordinate updates to organisational documentation, planning tools, and business systems to reflect the future-state model.
• Represent capability planning and transition work at relevant programme boards and working groups.

What You Will Need

• Proven experience in project management, preferably in organisational design, capability development, or transformation programmes.
• Strong understanding of operating models, workforce planning, and structural change in a multi-functional or matrix environment.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate across HR, Strategy, Governance, and Operations to deliver coherent organisational change.
• Excellent planning, risk management, and project delivery skills, with a structured and pragmatic approach to execution.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working in public sector, digital, or service delivery organisations is desirable.
• Familiarity with transition management, role design, or business readiness planning would be an advantage.

About Us

The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK.

At the heart of MaPS are our values – caring, connecting, and transforming – which are the foundation of our success. We’re not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves with our values. Our values are:

• Caring We care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform.
• Connecting We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections.
• Transforming We are committed to transforming lives and making a positive societal impact.

Our Inclusive Working Environment

By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity, and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to “bring their whole selves to work.” Our colleague and ally networks encompass LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health, ethnicity, and diversity.

What We Offer

• Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)
• Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs
• Life assurance scheme
• Give as you earn scheme
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)
• Enhanced family and sick pay
• Paid volunteering (2 days a year)
• Recognition Scheme
• Discounts portal to numerous retailers

Flexible Working

At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work.