Senior Project Manager - Finance and Business Management - 31005

Environment Agency; Beverley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environment Agency seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee financial and business management within a major digital transformation programme. This role involves leading a multidisciplinary team, managing complex financial data, and ensuring programme deliverables align with strategic objectives. Flexible working arrangements are supported, and applicants with disabilities are guaranteed an interview.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing complex financial data.
• Experience in fast-paced, dynamic programmes beneficial.
• Understanding of financial and business planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead within the Programme Management Office, ensuring alignment with business case.
• Manage stakeholder queries and deliver regular financial reports.
• Support investment and funding activities alongside Programme Manager.

Skills

Managing complex financial data

Stakeholder engagement

Driving value for money

Tools

Excel

SharePoint

PowerBI

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Finance and Business Management - 31005

The Environment Agency (EA) is committed to fostering an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We value diversity and strive to embrace it for the benefit of our staff, communities, and environment.

We offer an exciting opportunity to engage in the strategic planning and business management of the largest digital transformation programme within the Environment & Business directorate. The Regulatory Services Programme is responsible for delivering digital services that will revolutionize how the Environment Agency regulates.

You will lead within the Programme Management Office (PMO), providing valuable input into the financial and business management of the Programme. Your role will support risk mitigation, issue resolution, and removal of barriers to ensure alignment with our business case and value for money.

We seek a candidate with a proven track record in managing complex financial data, collaborating effectively, and driving value for money and ongoing investment.

Key Tasks include:

• Understanding the financial and economic rationale underpinning the Programme’s business case and spending review bids.
• Ensuring programme deliverables align with strategic objectives and managing change control processes.
• Supporting the Programme Manager in assuring changes to Time, Cost, and Quality, working closely with delivery teams to ensure affordability and value.
• Managing stakeholder queries and delivering regular financial and programme reports across EA, Defra, and external suppliers.
• Supporting investment and funding activities alongside the Programme Manager and Director.
• Ensuring adherence to governance and assurance requirements.
• Supporting business management through whole life cost allocations.

The Team:

The Digital, Innovation and Programmes team oversees the Digital Strategy and its implementation, transforming how the Environment Agency regulates through digital services. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including Defra shared services and third-party suppliers, to shape user-centered online services and digital platforms that are efficient, simple, and swift.

Experience/Skills Required (Beneficial but Not Essential):

• Experience in fast-paced, dynamic programmes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft products (Excel, SharePoint, PowerBI, etc.).
• Experience managing complex financial data.
• Understanding of financial, business planning, and budgetary processes, including charge funding, CDEL, and RDEL.
• Experience with purchase order processes.
• Knowledge of business case development, approval routes, and change control within EA and Defra.
• Experience working in digital programmes (preferred but not essential).
• Awareness of governance around spend control and assurance processes.
• Proven ability to lead, engage stakeholders, and foster innovation and best practices.

Additional Information:

We support flexible working arrangements, including job sharing. The role is national with a flexible working location and may require some travel and overnight stays. For more details, refer to the Candidate / Additional Information Pack or contact [e-mail].

Applications are assessed based on competency questions, with interviews conducted via MS Teams within three weeks after the closing date. We guarantee an interview for applicants with disabilities meeting minimum criteria and may hold your details on a reserve list for six months for alternative roles.