Senior Digital Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Blackpool; Hybrid; GBP 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital organization is seeking two Digital Project Managers to lead large-scale cybersecurity initiatives. You will oversee the delivery team, uphold a positive culture, and manage significant stakeholder relationships, fostering trust and clarity. Benefits include competitive pay, pension contributions, hybrid working, and exceptional leave policies.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Competitive pay up to £66,058

Employer pension contributions of 28.97%

26 to 31 days holidays, plus public holidays and flexi-time

Work-life balance benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering large-scale complex projects.
• Proven ability in managing multiple projects in digital and cybersecurity.
• Strong skills in communication and influencing senior decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex stakeholder environments and delivery teams.
• Promote positive team culture through mentorship and coaching.
• Take ownership of learning and project management practices in an agile environment.

Skills

Project management

Cybersecurity

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Data analysis

Communication

Job description

Job Description

Pay up to £66,058, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work-life balance. Please note that this role requires you to pass Security Check clearance.

We are hiring two Digital Project Managers, experienced in delivering large-scale cyber security projects, to join our community of tech experts in DWP Digital.

This role involves managing a complex stakeholder environment, leading by example in managing senior relationships, taking ownership, and influencing at the Director level.

You will promote a positive culture within the team through mentorship, coaching, and managing dynamics. You will also take responsibility for your own learning and development in project management practices, digital frameworks, and technologies in an increasingly agile environment.

DWP Digital is transforming our security approach to ensure the protection of our customers, employees, and services. This role in our Adaptive Security Programme focuses on leading a delivery team to strengthen security across our Digital Services.

Our teams utilize innovative ideas and cutting-edge technology to build and maintain digital solutions used daily by nearly every person in the UK, at critical moments in their lives. The scale and purpose of our work are extraordinary, and we would love you to join us.

Skills, knowledge, and experience needed:

• Experience of taking full responsibility for defining, documenting, and successfully completing large-scale complex projects, utilizing internal and external suppliers.
• Managing multiple projects involving significant digital and cybersecurity delivery.
• Maintaining effective project control, change control, risk management, and testing processes, responding appropriately to data insights.
• Understanding the environment and prioritizing high-value tasks using data to inform planning and managing complex dependencies.
• Communicating clearly, honestly, and enthusiastically to build trust, explaining complex issues simply, and influencing senior decision-making.

The application process includes a technical statement and a personal statement, providing examples of your experience and skills as described above. Full details and application guidance are available in the Civil Service Job description.

Location: Join us at one of our digital hubs in Blackpool, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid working model
• Competitive pay up to £66,058
• Employer pension contributions of 28.97%
• Holidays starting at 26 days, increasing to 31, plus up to 3 extra days on flexi-time and public holidays
• Work-life balance benefits such as flexible hours, volunteering days, discounts, interest-free loans, sports and social activities, and professional development opportunities.

Process: Apply online via Civil Service Jobs; the selection involves a single-stage online interview. Click 'Apply' to start your application.