Project Manager - Remote

BCT Resourcing; Acton; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BCT Resourcing is seeking experienced Project Managers for permanent and contract opportunities across the UK. You will lead end-to-end delivery, coordinating business, IT and external partners to achieve on-time, on-budget results in a remote-capable environment.

Candidates should manage complex initiatives, produce governance artefacts, and drive risk mitigation. Prior experience across IT transformation, ERP and digital programmes is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex projects in business or technology environments.
• Strong planning, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing budgets, resources, risks and dependencies.
• Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Experience developing project documentation, governance reports and delivery plans.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery from initiation to closure.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets and milestones.
• Manage RAID risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external suppliers.
• Establish governance, reporting and escalation processes.
• Monitor performance against objectives, budgets and timelines.
• Facilitate meetings and steering committees.
• Control scope and change management processes.
• Ensure clear communication between stakeholders and teams.
• Oversee deliverables, quality assurance and acceptance criteria.
• Support business readiness and transition activities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement.

Skills

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Agile/Waterfall/hybrid

Documentation

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional teams

Priority management

Risk/RAID

Education

PRINCE2 Practitioner

PMP (PMI)

AgilePM

APM/Scrum certifications

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Smartsheet

Monday.com

Job description

Project Manager – Permanent & Contract Opportunities

Location: UK Wide – Remote

Job Type: Permanent | Contract | Fixed-Term

Working Pattern: Full-Time | Hybrid | Remote

About the Opportunity

We are seeking experienced and motivated Project Managers for a range of permanent and contract opportunities across the UK. Our opportunities span multiple industries, including financial services, technology, healthcare, professional services, government and the public sector. Successful candidates will be responsible for managing and delivering complex projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring objectives are achieved within agreed timelines, budgets and quality standards. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, business analysts, technical teams, third-party suppliers and programme managers to ensure successful project delivery. Opportunities are available across IT transformation, business change, ERP implementations, digital transformation and operational improvement programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery, from initiation and planning through to implementation and closure.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, resource allocations and delivery milestones.
• Manage project risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies (RAID).
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, external suppliers and business stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain project governance, reporting and escalation processes.
• Monitor project performance against agreed objectives, budgets and timelines.
• Facilitate project meetings, workshops, steering committees and stakeholder updates.
• Manage project scope, change requests and change control procedures.
• Ensure effective communication between business stakeholders, technical teams and senior leadership.
• Oversee project deliverables, quality assurance and acceptance criteria.
• Support business readiness, implementation, transition and operational handover activities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and more effective project delivery.

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven experience delivering complex projects within business or technology environments.
• Strong project planning, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing project budgets, resources, risks and dependencies.
• Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall or hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• Experience developing project documentation, governance reports and delivery plans.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams and external suppliers.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver against challenging deadlines.

Desirable Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous:

• IT and Digital Transformation.
• Business Transformation and Organisational Change.
• ERP Implementations, including SAP, Oracle, Workday or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Financial Services, Banking and Finance Transformation.
• Cloud Migration, Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Projects.
• Data Migration, Analytics and Regulatory Compliance Projects.
• HR, Payroll, Healthcare or public sector Transformation.
• Operational Improvement and Enterprise-Wide Change Programmes.
• Experience using project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, Monday.com or similar platforms would be beneficial.

Qualifications

Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential, including PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP (Project Management Professional), AgilePM, APM or Scrum certifications. Equivalent practical project delivery experience will also be considered.

Permanent Opportunities

Permanent positions offer opportunities for long-term career development, progression and involvement in strategic business and technology transformation programmes. Successful candidates may work across enterprise system implementations, digital transformation initiatives, operational change and complex delivery programmes.

Indicative Salary: £70,000 – £90,000 per annum, depending on experience, location and responsibilities.

Contract Opportunities

Contract positions are suitable for experienced Project Managers seeking interim assignments, transformation projects and specialist delivery engagements. Opportunities may include ERP implementations, business transformation, regulatory change, digital programmes and operational improvement initiatives.

Indicative Day Rate: £500 – £750 per day (Outside IR35 opportunities). Contract durations and IR35 status will vary depending on the assignment.