Senior Project Manager - Finance and Business Management - 31005

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

Job summary

The Environment Agency is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee the financial and business management of a major digital transformation programme. This role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure strategic alignment, manage complex financial data, and support investment activities. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is emphasized, with flexible working arrangements available.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for incident management development

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Strong track record in managing complex financial information.
• Experience in fast-paced, dynamic programmes preferred.
• Understanding of financial and business planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial and business management of the digital transformation programme.
• Ensure programme deliverables align with strategic objectives.
• Manage queries from senior stakeholders and deliver financial reporting.

Skills

Financial management

Stakeholder engagement

Risk mitigation

Value for money

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft SharePoint

PowerBI

Job description

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Job Description

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

We have an exciting opportunity to lead 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 transform environmental regulation.

You will lead within the Programme Management Office (PMO), providing valuable input into the financial and business management of the programme to support risk mitigation, issue resolution, and value for money delivery.

We seek a candidate with a strong track record in managing complex financial information, collaborating to drive value for money, and influencing ongoing investment.

Responsibilities include:

1. Understanding the financial and economic cases underpinning the programme’s business case and spending review bids.
2. Ensuring programme deliverables align with strategic objectives, owning change control processes.
3. Supporting the Programme Manager to assure changes to Time, Cost, and Quality, working closely with delivery teams to ensure affordability and value.
4. Managing queries from senior stakeholders and delivering regular financial and programme reporting.
5. Supporting investment and funding activities with the Programme Manager and Director.
6. Ensuring adherence to governance and assurance requirements.
7. Supporting ongoing business management through whole-life cost allocations.

The Team

The Digital, Innovation and Programmes team oversees the Digital Strategy and its implementation across E&B, shaping digital service delivery to improve efficiency, simplicity, and speed.

You will collaborate with Defra shared services and third-party suppliers to develop user-centered online services and digital platforms.

Experience/Skills Required

Preferred but not essential:

• Experience in fast-paced, dynamic programmes
• Proficiency in Microsoft products (Excel, SharePoint, PowerBI)
• Experience managing complex financial data
• Understanding of financial, business planning, and budgeting processes, including charge funding, CDEL, RDEL, and recharges between Defra and EA
• Experience with business cases, approvals, and assurance routes, including change control
• Experience in digital programmes (helpful but not essential)
• Knowledge of governance around spend control and assurance processes
• Ability to lead and engage stakeholders, driving innovation and best practices

Additional Information

Support for incident management development, flexible working arrangements, and commitments to diversity and inclusion are provided. The role is national with a flexible working location, and some travel may be required. For more details, see the Candidate/Additional Information Pack or contact [e-mail].

Applications are assessed blindly via competency questions. Interviews via MS Teams will be held within three weeks of the closing date. Candidates may be placed on a reserve list for six months for alternative roles.