Senior Project Manager - Finance and Business Management - 31005

Environment Agency; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environment Agency is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee financial and business management within a major digital transformation programme. This role involves leading within the Programme Management Office, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring governance standards are met while driving value for money. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management and project delivery within dynamic environments.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead financial and business management within the Programme.
• Support investment and funding activities with the Programme Manager.
• Manage stakeholder queries and deliver regular financial reports.

Skills

Financial Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Data Analysis

Governance Standards

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 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 we serve. We actively seek, embrace, and live diversity for the benefit of our staff, communities, and environment.

We have an exciting opportunity to contribute to 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, resolve barriers to delivery, and ensure value for money.

We seek someone with a proven track record in managing complex financial information, collaborating to drive value for money, and influencing ongoing investments.

Key Tasks include:

• Understanding the financial and economic cases underpinning the Programme’s business case and spending review bids.
• Aligning programme deliverables with strategic objectives and 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 stakeholder queries and delivering regular financial and programme reports across EA, Defra, and external suppliers.
• Supporting investment and funding activities with 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. You will work with a multidisciplinary team, including Defra shared services and third-party suppliers, to shape user-centered digital services that are efficient and user-friendly.

Experience and Skills Required

Beneficial but not essential experience includes:

• Experience in fast-paced, dynamic programmes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, SharePoint, PowerBI).
• Managing complex financial data.
• Understanding of financial, business planning, and budgeting processes, including charge funding, CDEL, and RDEL.
• Procurement experience, including raising purchase orders.
• Experience with business cases, EA and Defra approval routes, and change control.
• Experience in digital programmes (helpful but not essential).
• Knowledge of governance around spend control and assurance processes.
• Proven ability to lead, engage stakeholders, and drive innovation.

Additional Information

We support flexible working and provide training for incident management roles. The role is based in our EA Office with a flexible working location. Some travel may be required. For more details, see the Candidate / Additional Information Pack or contact [e-mail].

Applications are assessed 'blind' via competency questions. Interviews will be conducted via MS Teams within three weeks of the closing date. We guarantee an interview for applicants with disabilities meeting minimum criteria and welcome flexible working arrangements.