Senior Project Manager

SBFM; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based firm seeks an experienced Project Manager to join their Transformation Team in Leeds. The role involves managing projects from inception to completion, coordinating stakeholders, budgets, timelines, and risks to ensure alignment with business objectives. The ideal candidate should have strong project management experience, a collaborative approach, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. This position offers excellent benefits, including private medical insurance and access to training programs.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

On-site gymnasium

Access to training and development programs

Regular company events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management across diverse industries.
• Strong understanding of project delivery including planning and governance.
• Ability to create visual dashboards and executive-level presentations.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables collaboratively.
• Develop detailed project plans and monitor progress.
• Facilitate effective communication across project teams.

Skills

Project management experience

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Transformation Team!

As a Project Manager, you will be based in Leeds and work closely with teams across the business to deliver key strategic projects. You will manage projects from inception to completion, coordinating stakeholders, budgets, timelines, and risks, ensuring successful delivery and alignment with business objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Developing detailed project plans, including milestones, budgets, and ownership.
• Monitoring progress and adjusting plans to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Holding stakeholders accountable for commitments and ensuring cross-departmental ownership.
• Facilitating effective communication across project teams and senior leadership.
• Identifying, managing, and mitigating project risks and issues.
• Producing regular project status reports, dashboards, and executive-level updates.
• Tracking project outcomes and ensuring benefits are realised in line with business goals.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external partners to ensure alignment and transparency.
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Qualifications and Skills :

• Proven experience in project management across diverse industries.
• Strong understanding of all aspects of project delivery including planning, governance, stakeholder management, risk management, and benefits tracking.
• Skilled in creating visual dashboards, Gantt charts, and executive-level presentations.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and ability to communicate clearly at all levels.
• Confident managing multiple priorities and navigating fast-moving environments.
• Experience working with cross-functional and remote teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A people-person with a collaborative approach who thrives in high-energy teams.
• Familiarity with budgeting and financial tracking.

The successful candidate will receive :

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme
• New modern office with on-site gymnasium
• Access to training and development programs
• Regular company events

Commitment to SBFM Values :

Be a Good Person

We give people opportunities and embrace their inherent goodness. We are open minded and uphold integrity. We are respectful and considerate. We are kind and appreciative.

Play as a Team

Community and communication is everything. We remain inclusive within our company and with our clients. Together, we grow, retain, execute, and make an impact. We are one team.

Think Differently

We encourage a growth mindset, everything can be improved through effort. We love innovation and ideas. We are disruptors, and push boundaries for sustainable growth.

Make an Impact

It’s all about the ultimate goal. We exceed expectations and deliver results at pace. We challenge the norm and step out of our comfort zone, because at our core, we are passionate and love to win