Senior Project Manager - Finance and Business Management - 31005

Environment Agency; Uttoxeter; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environment Agency is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the financial and business management of a major digital transformation programme. This role involves managing complex financial information, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, and engaging with stakeholders to drive value for money. The position supports flexible working arrangements and may require some travel.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for applicants with disabilities

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced, dynamic programmes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft products.
• Experience managing complex financial data.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial and business management of the Programme.
• Support risk mitigation and issue resolution.
• Manage stakeholder queries and deliver financial reporting.

Skills

Financial Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Mitigation

Change Control

Value for Money

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 prioritize diversity, embrace it, and live it, for the benefit of our staff, communities, and environment.

We have an exciting opportunity to lead 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. Your role will support risk mitigation, issue resolution, and barrier removal to ensure alignment with the business case and value for money.

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

Key Tasks:

• Understanding the financial and economic cases underpinning the Programme’s business case and spending review bids.
• Ensuring programme deliverables align with strategic objectives, owning 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 for money.
• Managing stakeholder queries and delivering regular financial and programme reporting 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, shaping digital services to transform environmental regulation. You will work within a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with Defra shared services and third-party suppliers to deliver user-centered, efficient, and accessible digital platforms.

Experience and Skills Required:

• 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 budgeting processes, including charge funding, CDEL, and RDEL.
• Experience with purchase order processes and business case approval routes.
• Familiarity with governance and spend control processes.
• Proven ability to engage stakeholders, drive innovation, and contribute to delivery.

Additional Information:

We support flexible working arrangements and have policies to assist applicants with disabilities. The role is national with a flexible location, and some travel may be required. For more details, see the Candidate / Additional Information Pack or contact [e-mail].

Applications are assessed via competency questions, with interviews conducted via MS Teams within three weeks of the closing date. We may hold your details for six months for potential alternative roles.