Senior Project Manager

Talent; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Hybrid Working

High-Impact Projects

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Talent in Manchester is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale software delivery programmes with hybrid working arrangements. You will oversee complex digital transformations, directing teams across UX/UI, mobile, cloud, and QA to deliver enterprise-grade products.

The role emphasizes managing £1M+ budgets, stakeholder engagement, and delivering on time and within scope in a fast-paced consultancy environment. Competitive benefits included.

Qualifications

• PM experience delivering software engineering projects from concept to launch.
• Direct experience managing project budgets in excess of £1M.
• Deep understanding of the SDLC and agile delivery practices.
• Experience in Consultancy/Agency environments is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Direct the planning, execution, and delivery of complex software engineering and product projects.
• Own the budget for large-scale client projects exceeding £1M in value.
• Lead cross-functional delivery teams spanning UX/UI, mobile development, cloud backends, and QA.
• Engage clients as trusted advisors, managing scope, risks, and delivery milestones with transparency.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Software delivery lifecycle

Consultancy experience

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Job Description

Location: Manchester (Hybrid - 2 days in office)

Salary: Up to £75,000 + Benefits

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About The Role

Are you a Senior Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering large-scale, complex software development projects? A leading digital product consultancy in Manchester is looking for a Senior PM to lead high-impact, enterprise level digital transformations. If you thrive on managing £1M+ software delivery budgets, guiding cross-functional teams, and working directly on cutting edge web, mobile, and digital products, this is the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Delivery: Direct the planning, execution, and delivery of complex software engineering and product projects.
• Budget Ownership: Full financial responsibility for large-scale client projects exceeding £1M in value.
• Team Leadership: Manage cross-functional delivery teams spanning UX/UI design, native mobile development, cloud backends, and QA.
• Client Engagement: Act as a trusted strategic advisor to client stakeholders, navigating scope, risks, and delivery milestones with transparency and precision.

What We're Looking For

• PM Experience: Solid, proven background delivering software engineering projects from concept to launch.
• Large Budget Management: Direct experience taking sole responsibility for project budgets in excess of £1M.
• Software Development Focus: Deep understanding of the software delivery lifecycle (SDLC), multidisciplinary team structures, and modern agile delivery practices.
• Consultancy/Agency Background: Highly desirable (though candidates with extensive enterprise software project delivery experience will also be strongly considered).

What's on Offer

• Flexible Hybrid Working: 2 days a week in a state of the art office conveniently located near central Manchester's key transport links.
• High-Impact Work: Lead flagship projects for well known brands and enterprise clients.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

£75000 / year