Project Transformation Manager - £875pd - DV Cleared

Involved Solutions LTD.; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 140,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Involved Solutions LTD. is seeking a senior Project Transformation Manager to lead large-scale programmes within a secure Government environment. The role is hybrid, based in Milton Keynes, with DV clearance and inside IR35.

You will provide strategic leadership to a PMO-aligned team and shape delivery across multiple functions. You’ll drive change, governance and assurance, ensure alignment to strategic objectives, and manage senior stakeholders at executive level.

Qualifications

• Senior project/programme management experience in construction, engineering or infrastructure.
• Experience delivering change and continuous improvement in complex delivery.
• Proven ability to lead large programmes in UK and overseas.
• Strong commercial acumen and financial management.
• Deep knowledge of governance, assurance, risk, and compliance.
• Expertise in PRINCE2, MSP, or Agile methodologies.
• Professional accreditation such as PMP, APM Chartered Project Professional or MSP Practitioner.
• Desirable: exposure to Strategic PMO and transformation leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and develop a team of project management professionals.
• Ensure cross-functional projects align to strategic objectives.
• Provide senior direction and issue resolution to maintain delivery momentum.
• Drive change, continuous improvement and delivery maturity across the function.
• Embed governance, assurance, risk and compliance frameworks with the Strategic PMO.
• Monitor project performance and address non-compliance.
• Promote best-practice methodologies and standardized tools, templates and processes.
• Manage senior stakeholders and influence at executive level.
• Assess skills gaps and shape training, recruitment and talent development plans.

Skills

Senior PM leadership

Change management

Large-scale delivery

Governance & risk

Commercial acumen

PRINCE2 MSP Agile

PM accreditation

Job description

Project Transformation Manager - £875pd- DV Cleared

Location: Hybrid - Milton Keynes

IR35: Inside

Duration: 6 months initial, with a possible 6-month extension

The role: We’re looking for a senior Project Management professional with strong Change/Transformation experience to lead the improvement of complex, large-scale programmes within a secure Government environment.

This is a senior leadership role working closely with the Strategic PMO.

We’re looking for:

• Significant senior Project/Programme Management and leadership experience in construction, engineering or infrastructure
• Strong experience of managing change and delivering continuous improvement in a global, complex delivery environment
• Demonstrable experience of leading large-scale projects/programmes in the UK and overseas
• Exceptional commercial acumen and financial management skills
• Strong knowledge of governance, assurance, risk management and compliance
• Expertise in recognised methodologies such as PRINCE2, MSP or Agile
• Relevant professional accreditation, such as PMP, APM Chartered Project Professional or MSP Practitioner
• Desirable: experience working with or within a Strategic PMO, and a background in organisational transformation or continuous improvement leadership

You’ll be responsible for:

• Providing strategic leadership, coaching and development to a team of project management professionals, including managing underperformance where needed
• Ensuring cross-functional projects and programmes are aligned to strategic objectives
• Providing senior direction, decision-making and issue resolution to maintain delivery momentum and manage risk
• Driving change, continuous improvement and delivery maturity across the function
• Working in partnership with the Strategic PMO to embed robust governance, assurance, risk and compliance frameworks
• Monitoring project performance and taking corrective action on non-compliance
• Championing best-practice methodologies and promoting standardised tools, templates and processes
• Managing senior stakeholders and influencing at executive level
• Assessing skills gaps and shaping training, recruitment and talent development plans