Senior Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing consultancy in York is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects and manage client relationships. The ideal candidate will bring structure, commercial acumen, and mentoring experience to drive project success in a hybrid working environment. This role offers a competitive salary of £40 - £44k, along with opportunities for professional growth and influence in shaping project strategy.

Benefits

Flexible working

Professional growth opportunities

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large scale, complex projects within an agency or consultancy setting.
• Commercially sharp, capable of managing budgets and influencing growth.
• Confident communicator, able to engage with senior stakeholders and exec level clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead end to end delivery of multiple high value projects for big name clients.
• Act as the senior point of contact for clients, building trust, running meetings, and influencing outcomes.
• Mentor and coach other PMs to raise delivery standards across the team.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Budget management

Mentoring

Organizational skills

Education

APM, PMI or Agile certification

Tools

Excel

Gantt charts

Job description

Overview

Senior Project Manager | £40 - £44k | York (Hybrid) – Consultancy Environment | Complex Projects | Client Ownership & Leadership

Are you an experienced Project Manager ready to step into a senior role where you’ll own client relationships, shape delivery, and lead complex multi-stakeholder projects? We’re working with a growing consultancy that partners with household name clients on projects spanning employee engagement, internal communications, and creative strategy. They’re looking for a Senior Project Manager who thrives in fast paced, multi project environments and can bring both structure and commercial acumen to the table.

Responsibilities

• Lead end to end delivery of multiple high value projects for big name clients
• Act as the senior point of contact for clients, building trust, running meetings, and influencing outcomes
• Drive project profitability and identify opportunities for account growth
• Mentor and coach other PMs to raise delivery standards across the team
• Bring calm, clarity, and structure to complex, multi-stakeholder programmes
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (creative, strategic, digital) to deliver seamless results

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large scale, complex projects within an agency or consultancy setting
• Commercially sharp, capable of managing budgets and influencing growth
• Confident communicator, able to engage with senior stakeholders and exec level clients
• Organised, structured, and resilient under pressure
• Skilled in project tools (Excel, Gantt, timelines) with a keen eye for detail

Bonus points

• APM, PMI or Agile certification
• Coaching or mentoring experience
• Background in internal comms, people engagement, or creative delivery

Why join?

This is more than just delivery. It’s a chance to influence strategy, own senior relationships, and help shape how projects are run across the business.

You’ll be part of a values-driven consultancy that genuinely cares about quality work and its people, with flexibility, hybrid working, and the opportunity to grow as the business scales.

If you’re a senior-level PM looking for the next step in your consultancy career, this is one to explore.