Senior Project Manager

Big Red Recruitment; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee complex software delivery within a thriving Programme Management Office. This role involves leading project lifecycle activities, working with product teams, and engaging in programs that utilize real-time data. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in agile methodologies and a strong background in delivering products in high-transactional environments.

Benefits

3 days a week in-office, 2 days remote working

Bonus, pension, holiday, buy and sell holiday scheme

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in project or programme delivery.
• Background in product or software delivery in data-driven environments.
• Confident communicator able to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Owning full project lifecycle delivery for major digital and operational initiatives.
• Leading Agile ceremonies and managing interdependencies.
• Coordinating delivery across software platforms with real-time data feeds.

Skills

Agile

SAFe Agile

Project Governance

Communication

JIRA

Tools

JIRA

Job description

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• Location: Milton Keynes
• Salary: GBP 65,000 - GBP 70,000 per annum
• Start Date: 06/06/2023
• Contract Type: Permanent

Lead complex delivery at the heart of a high-growth, real-time data environment.

We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager to join a thriving Programme Management Office supporting some of the most business-critical product streams in the organization. With a portfolio focused on complex software and product delivery, including live data streaming, automation, and third-party integrations, you’ll be at the centre of innovation and operational change.

What you’ll be doing:

1. Owning full project lifecycle delivery for major digital and operational initiatives.
2. Working with dedicated, ringfenced product teams including BAs, Architects, and Developers.
3. Leading Agile ceremonies, managing interdependencies, and reporting to Executive stakeholders.
4. Coordinating delivery across software platforms that integrate real-time data feeds, third-party APIs, and internal optimisation tools.
5. Supporting diverse workstreams such as building expansion, product optimisation, and enhanced customer experiences.
6. Engaging in programmes involving data platforms, operational automation, and broadcasting solutions.

What we’re looking for:

1. 5–10 years of experience in project or programme delivery, ideally with agile and SAFe Agile frameworks.
2. Background in product or software delivery within high-transactional or data-driven environments.
3. A confident communicator able to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.
4. Comfortable managing complex delivery landscapes with competing priorities and high visibility.
5. Familiarity with JIRA, project governance tools, and agile delivery reporting.

Benefits:

• Milton Keynes based office
• 3 days a week in-office, 2 days remote working
• £65,000–£70,000 salary
• Bonus, pension, holiday, buy and sell holiday scheme + more!

We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.

We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. If you would benefit from an adjustment, please contact our recruiters.