Senior Project Manager - Finance and Business Management - 31005

Environment Agency; Leeds; 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 for a key digital transformation programme. This role involves strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring compliance with governance standards, all within a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced programme environments.
• Proficiency in financial data management.
• Understanding of budgeting processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial tracking and reporting for the programme.
• Support Programme Manager with change control processes.
• Engage stakeholders and ensure compliance with governance.

Skills

Financial Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Change Control

Governance Knowledge

Innovation Leadership

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 value diversity and aim to create an environment that benefits our staff, communities, and the environment.

We offer an exciting opportunity to lead the strategic planning and business management of the largest digital transformation within the Environment & Business directorate. The Regulatory Services Programme is responsible for delivering digital services that will revolutionize environmental regulation.

You will play a key role within the Programme Management Office (PMO), providing crucial input into financial and business management to mitigate risks, resolve issues, and ensure value for money, aligning with the business case.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing complex financial data and collaborating across teams to maximize value and influence investment decisions.

Key tasks include:

1. Understanding the financial and economic basis of the Programme’s business case and funding bids.
2. Ensuring programme deliverables meet strategic objectives and managing change control processes.
3. Supporting the Programme Manager in managing changes related to Time, Cost, and Quality, ensuring affordability and value for money.
4. Managing stakeholder queries and delivering comprehensive programme reports, including financial tracking across EA, Defra, and external suppliers.
5. Assisting with investment and funding activities alongside the Programme Manager and Director.
6. Ensuring compliance with governance and assurance standards.
7. Supporting business management through lifecycle cost allocations.

Team overview:

The Digital, Innovation, and Programmes team is responsible for implementing the Digital Strategy across E&B, shaping digital services that are efficient, user-friendly, and innovative. You will work with multidisciplinary teams, shared services, and third-party suppliers to deliver these objectives.

Essential/Beneficial Experience and Skills:

• Experience in fast-paced, dynamic programme environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft tools (Excel, SharePoint, PowerBI, etc.).
• Experience managing complex financial information.
• Understanding of organizational financial, business planning, and budgeting processes.
• Experience with business cases, approval routes, and change control within EA and Defra.
• Knowledge of governance around spend control and assurance processes.
• Proven ability to lead work areas, engage stakeholders, and drive innovation.

Additional information:

We support flexible working arrangements and are committed to diversity and inclusion. For applicants with disabilities, we offer guaranteed interview policies. The role is flexible regarding location, with some travel required. For more details, please see the Candidate / Additional Information Pack or contact [e-mail].

Applications are assessed based on competency questions, with interviews conducted via MS Teams. We may hold your details for six months for potential alternative roles.