Senior Project Manager

Landmark Information; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology company in Reading is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee the delivery of complex projects. The ideal candidate will bring strong project management skills, with hands-on experience in software development and proficiency in Agile and PRINCE2 methodologies. Key responsibilities include leading project teams, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring alignment with stakeholders. This position offers a hybrid working model and a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Generous Holiday Allowance

Annual Lifestyle Allowance

Pension Scheme

Private Health Insurance

Coaching and Mentoring

Training and Career Progression

Family-Friendly Policies

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in software development and project management.
• Proven expertise in Agile and PRINCE2 methodologies.
• Strong commercial awareness and effective escalation management.

Responsibilities

• Lead successful delivery of complex projects on time and within budget.
• Manage project teams through all phases of development.
• Collaborate with departments and external partners for progress.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Agile methodologies

PRINCE2

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Job description

Reading / Hybrid

What it's like to work at Landmark :

At Landmark, you'll find a friendly, dynamic, and supportive team that values bold ideas, big dreams, and active curiosity. We foster a culture of innovation, encouraging everyone to contribute to the development and direction of our products and services, while continuously seeking new and efficient ways to work.

Collaboration and sociability are at the heart of what we do, and we take pride in coming together to achieve great things.

We offer a range of benefits to support your well‑being and career growth, including :

• Competitive Salary
• Generous Holiday Allowance : 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, with the option of adding up to 5 additional unpaid leave days per year
• Annual Lifestyle Allowance : £300 to spend on an activity of your choice
• Pension Scheme : Matched up to 6% for the first 3 years, and up to 10% thereafter
• Private Health Insurance : Provided by Vitality
• Group Income Protection Scheme
• Charitable Fundraising : Matched funding for your efforts
• Cycle to Work and Gym Flex Schemes
• Internal Coaching and Mentoring : Available throughout your time with us
• Training and Career Progression : A strong focus on your development
• Family-Friendly Policies
• Free Parking

Join us at Landmark and be part of a team that supports your ambitions and growth, both personally and professionally.

The Opportunity

The Senior Project Managerwill lead the successful delivery of complex internal and customer-facing projects, leveraging internal and external Technology & Information Services teams. They will collaborate closely with Product Management and Business Analysts to shape business requirements and ensure alignment with project goals.

Projects may involve developing new applications or enhancing existing products, followed by rollout to internal and external users. Depending on the project, Agile or Iterative Waterfall methodologies will be applied. Strong engagement with stakeholders is essential throughout delivery.

The Project Manager will also support high-level business analysis, produce documentation for customer sign-off, and, where needed, create functional designs to guide the project team.

The role will involve :

• Deliver projects / programmes on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Manage project teams through all phases : requirements, design, build, test, and deployment.
• Apply and refine project management practices, including planning, reporting, risk and issue management, and communication.
• Set and manage realistic timelines and scope with sponsors.
• Collaborate across departments and with external partners to ensure alignment and progress.
• Support client account management and maintain clear communication with stakeholders.
• Lead negotiations with external clients and suppliers as needed.
• Motivate and guide teams, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery.
• Oversee task distribution and encourage cross-functional collaboration.
• Secure milestone approvals from sponsors and clients.
• Line manage Junior Project Managers, providing feedback and coaching.
• Maintain project reporting and metrics in line with PMO governance.

About You

You’ll bring a strong background in project management, with hands‑on experience in software development and proven expertise in PRINCE2 and Agile methodologies.

You will also have :

• Demonstrated leadership experience or the ability to lead cross‑functional teams
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of revenue management
• Coaching and mentoring capabilities
• Confidence in presenting to senior leadership (e.g., Quarterly Reviews, OpCos)
• Experience managing escalations effectively
• A proactive approach to developing leadership, negotiation, and project management skills