Senior Project Manager

Rackspace Technology; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex, cross-functional projects for its UK Sovereign business. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, with a proven track record in managing high-impact projects. Responsibilities include risk management, budget oversight, and ensuring alignment between business objectives and technical teams. This position offers an opportunity to influence project governance and mentor other project managers within the organization.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering high-impact projects in fast-paced environments.
• Strong leadership skills and exceptional communication abilities.
• Experience in managing complex, cross-functional projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and interdependencies.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, resources, and dependencies.
• Update centralised ServiceNOW projects for team synchronization.

Skills

Agile & Waterfall Project Management experience

PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP, MSP, AgilePM, Scrum Master or equivalent

Strong risk management, budgeting & reporting experience

Eligibility to pass BS7858 security check

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Senior Project Manager to lead complex, cross‑functional projects from initiation through to successful delivery for our UK Sovereign business.

This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills, exceptional communication abilities, and a proven track record of delivering high‑impact projects in fast‑paced, multi‑stakeholder environments.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will drive project outcomes, manage risk, influence senior stakeholders, and ensure alignment between business goals, technical teams, and operational delivery. You will play a key role in shaping project governance, improving delivery processes, and mentoring project managers within the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and interdependencies.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, resources, and dependencies to ensure successful outcomes.
• Update centralised ServiceNOW projects to keep the team in sync across projects and leadership

Skills required

• Agile & Waterfall Project Management experience
• PRINCE2 Practitioner, PMP, MSP, AgilePM, Scrum Master or equivalent
• Strong risk management, budgeting & reporting experience
• Eligibility to pass BS7858 security check