Senior Project Manager - Finance and Business Management - 31005

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

Job summary

The Environment Agency is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead financial and business management within a major digital transformation programme. The successful candidate will manage complex financial information, engage with stakeholders, and ensure adherence to governance standards, contributing to the strategic objectives of the agency.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex financial data.
• Understanding of financial planning and budgetary processes.
• Proven ability to engage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial and business management within the PMO.
• Align programme deliverables with strategic objectives.
• Manage queries from senior stakeholders and deliver reports.

Skills

Financial management

Stakeholder engagement

Change control

Process improvement

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft SharePoint

PowerBI

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Job Description

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

We have an exciting opportunity to be involved 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 EA's regulatory approach.

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, remove barriers, and ensure value for money.

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

Key tasks include:

• Understanding financial and economic cases underpinning the programme’s business case and spending review bids.
• Aligning programme deliverables with strategic objectives, owning change control processes.
• Supporting the Programme Manager in ensuring changes to Time, Cost, and Quality are assured, working closely with delivery teams to ensure affordability and value.
• Managing queries from senior stakeholders 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 standards.
• Supporting 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. We set the strategic direction for delivering digital services that transform EA regulation.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team, alongside Defra shared services and third-party suppliers, to shape user-centered online services and digital platforms that are efficient, simple, and fast.

Experience and Skills Required

Beneficial but not essential experience includes:

• Experience in fast-paced, dynamic programmes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft products (Excel, SharePoint, PowerBI).
• Experience managing complex financial data.
• Understanding of financial, business planning, and budgetary processes, including charge funding, CDEL, and RDEL.
• Purchase order raising experience.
• Experience with business cases, EA and Defra approval routes, and change control processes.
• Experience in digital programmes (helpful but not essential).
• Knowledge of governance around spend control and assurance processes.
• Proven ability to own work areas, engage stakeholders, and drive innovation.

Additional Information

You’ll have an incident management development plan, with support and training provided. The role is flexible regarding location, with some travel and overnight stays possible. For more info, see the Candidate/Additional Information Pack. Queries: [e-mail]

Applications are assessed via competency questions. Interviews via MS Teams are scheduled within three weeks of the closing date. If you wish to be on a reserve list, your details will be held for 6 months for potential alternative posts.

Competencies

Influences and Persuades Others

Presenting convincing cases to gain acceptance, even where logic alone might fail. Describe a time when you influenced others to accept your plans, including your approach, handling objections, and outcomes.

Manages the Business

Understanding business processes and resource utilization. Share an example of contributing to a business plan, your role, achievements, and benefits.

Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation, and Quality

Identifying opportunities for process improvements without compromising quality. Describe a time you implemented an improvement, how you identified the need, gained approval, monitored effectiveness, and the benefits/feedback received.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming flexible working and supporting disabled applicants through a Guaranteed Interview Policy. The EA is not part of HM Civil Service; therefore, employment does not confer Crown Servant status. For further details, contact your HR team.