Senior Project Manager - Change

Counter Terrorism Policing; London; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Senior Project Managers to join their Programme and Project Management team. This role is crucial in delivering projects that enhance national security and protect millions across the UK. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and project management skills, with a proven ability to navigate both Agile and Prince2 methodologies. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, where every day presents new challenges and the chance to work alongside talented professionals dedicated to public safety. If you are passionate about project management and want to contribute to a safer society, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Strong project management skills with a focus on people management.
• Experience with Agile and Prince2 methodologies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead diverse teams to resolve complex business challenges.
• Manage commercial processes and write comprehensive business cases.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Agile Methodologies

Prince2

Change Management

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational Skills

Job description

Note: Some hybrid working may be available depending on project deployment; however, it should be expected that full-time in-office working will be required if you are allocated to one of our more sensitive projects.

Your project management skills could help protect the UK. With the ongoing terrorist threat, there has never been a more important time to be working alongside some of the best and brightest to help keep people safe. A career in Counter Terrorism Policing (CT Policing) is like no other. Every day offers a variety of exciting challenges and exceptional opportunities played out on a regional, national, and international stage.

For Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP), delivering projects is not just about bringing improvements; it’s about keeping millions of people safe across the UK. Our Programme and Project Management team delivers a portfolio of projects and programmes that will help better protect our country.
The Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) Programme and Project Management team has a number of exciting opportunities for Senior Project Managers to help deliver our portfolio of change across the CTP network.

You don’t need a background in policing or security for your skills to help keep people safe.

To be successful in this role you will:

1. be a strong people manager and leader, prioritising the wellbeing of your team(s)
2. be comfortable leading diverse teams to resolve high complexity business challenges
3. have strong technical project management skills including planning and scheduling, RAID, benefits management, and governance
4. have experience in delivering against either Prince2 or Agile methodologies
5. have a strong understanding of change management and the importance of it to landing and embedding change
6. be exceptionally organised and thrive in a fast-paced environment
7. be able to meet deadlines and prioritise your own and your team’s workload effectively
8. be confident communicating, negotiating, and influencing at all levels
9. be able to facilitate groups of people to reach an outcome

The ideal candidate would excel at:

1. managing commercial processes in conjunction with our commercial team
2. writing business cases which include strategic, economic, commercial, financial, and management cases
3. flexing across Waterfall and Agile methodologies, being able to select the appropriate methodology depending on the project environment

You might have some experience:

1. in delivering technology-enabled change projects
2. providing assurance of other business cases
3. working for a (local) government, security agency, or policing environment

How to apply:

Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via a detailed CV, Personal Statement, and online application form. Your personal statement should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV).

Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 6th May 2025.

The salary is broken down as £56,911 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £69,342 plus a location allowance of £1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.