Senior Project Manager - Finance and Business Management - 31005

Environment Agency; Warmley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environment Agency is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee the financial and business management of its digital transformation programme. This role involves leading within the Programme Management Office, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing complex financial information and driving value for money.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for incident management development

Guaranteed interview policy for disabled applicants

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced, dynamic programmes.
• Proficiency in managing complex financial data.
• Understanding of financial and budgetary processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial and business management of the digital transformation programme.
• Manage stakeholder queries and deliver regular programme reports.
• Ensure programme deliverables align with strategic objectives.

Skills

Financial management

Stakeholder engagement

Change control

Governance

Innovation

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, embrace it, and believe it benefits 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 revolutionize how the Environment Agency regulates.

You will lead within the Programme Management Office (PMO), providing valuable input into the financial and business management of the programme to mitigate risks, resolve issues, and remove barriers to ensure alignment with the business case and value for money.

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

Key Tasks include:

• Understanding the financial and economic foundations of the programme’s business case and spending review bids.
• Ensuring programme deliverables align with strategic objectives and managing 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.
• Managing stakeholder queries and delivering regular programme reports, including financial tracking across EA, Defra, and external suppliers.
• Assisting with 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.

Team Overview:

The Digital, Innovation, and Programmes team is responsible for implementing the Digital Strategy across E&B, shaping digital services that transform regulation processes.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including Defra shared services and third-party suppliers, to develop user-centered online services and digital platforms that are more efficient, simpler, and faster to use.

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 budgetary processes, including charge funding, CDEL, and RDEL.
• Experience with purchase order processes.
• Knowledge of business case development, EA and Defra approval processes, and change control.
• Experience in digital programmes is beneficial but not essential.
• Awareness of governance around spend control and assurance processes.
• Ability to lead work areas, engage stakeholders, and promote innovation and best practices.

Additional Information:

Support for incident management development, flexible working arrangements, and a guaranteed interview policy for disabled applicants are provided. The role is flexible regarding location, with some travel required. For more details, see the Candidate/Additional Information Pack or contact [e-mail].

Competencies Assessed:

1. Influences and Persuades Others: Presenting convincing cases to gain acceptance, handling objections, and achieving outcomes.
2. Manages the Business: Understanding business processes, resource maximization, and contributing to achieving business plans.
3. Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation, and Quality: Identifying opportunities for improvements, implementing changes, and monitoring effectiveness.

Note: The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service; applicants from local government or similar bodies may have different rights regarding continuous service.

We promote diversity and flexible working and are committed to equal opportunities, including guaranteed interviews for disabled applicants.