Senior Project Manager – Bus Reform Delivery (2-Year FTC)

West Midlands Combined Authority; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

EV car benefit scheme

Healthcare plans

Discounted gym membership

Costco membership

Volunteer leave

Job summary

West Midlands Combined Authority is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a key Bus Reform workstream, delivering projects from planning through to implementation. You will manage dependencies, risks and budgets while guiding other Project Managers, ensuring on-time delivery and high standards across the programme.

This 2-year FTC role reports to the Head of Bus Reform Programme Delivery and focuses on achieving franchising milestones that connect communities to jobs and education across the

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering multi-disciplinary projects in a complex programme.
• Proven track‑record of successful delivery on time, within budget and scope.
• Experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams and building strong relationships.
• Demonstrable senior project management experience.
• Experience of contract management through procurement and supplier management.
• Experience of managing people including appraisals, performance management and recruitment.
• Excellent organisational, written and verbal skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical subjects into practical action plans.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
• Degree-level or equivalent project management qualification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure project management activities align with assurance and compliance frameworks.
• Build an internal stakeholder network to understand activity across the programme.
• Provide direction and co-ordination of activities with appropriate resources.
• Establish and maintain relationships with local authorities, employers, trade unions, and government bodies.
• Ensure programme outcomes are achieved within budgets and timeframes.
• Lead on production of project planning and reports.
• Review emerging activity to identify areas for improvement, alignment or collaboration.
• Lead on production of project resource and budget forecasts.

Skills

Senior project management

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Budget management

Leadership

Risk management

Team leadership

Negotiation

Education

PM qualification to degree level

Job description

West Midlands Combined Authority is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead a key Bus Reform workstream, delivering projects from planning through to implementation. You will manage dependencies, risks and budgets while guiding other Project Managers, ensuring on-time delivery and high standards across the programme.

This 2-year FTC role reports to the Head of Bus Reform Programme Delivery and focuses on achieving franchising milestones that connect communities to jobs and education across the