Senior Project Manager - Finance and Business Management - 31005

Environment Agency; Winsford; On-site; 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. This role involves managing complex financial information, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring programme deliverables align with strategic objectives, all within a dynamic and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support and training provided

Guaranteed Interview Policy for candidates with disabilities

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic programme.
• Extensive digital skills with Microsoft products.
• Proven ability to lead and drive innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead within the Programme Management Office, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Manage complex financial information and deliver regular programme reports.
• Support investment and funding activities alongside the Programme Manager.

Skills

Digital skills

Financial management

Stakeholder engagement

Governance knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft SharePoint

PowerBI

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Finance and Business Management - 31005

Join the Environment Agency (EA) in an inclusive workforce committed to reflecting the communities we serve. We value diversity, embrace it, and live it for the benefit of our staff, communities, and environment.

We offer 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 how the EA regulates.

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 removing barriers to ensure alignment with the business case and achieving 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 the change control process.
• Supporting the Programme Manager in assuring changes to Time, Cost, and Quality of work-packages, working closely with delivery teams to ensure affordability and value.
• Managing queries from senior stakeholders and delivering regular programme reports, including financial tracking 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 ongoing business management through whole life cost allocations.

The Team:

The Digital, Innovation and Programmes team is responsible for the Digital Strategy and its implementation across E&B. Our work sets the strategic direction for digital services that will transform regulation processes.

You will work within 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/Skills Required:

• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic programme.
• Extensive digital skills with Microsoft products (Excel, SharePoint, PowerBI, etc.).
• Experience managing complex financial information.
• Understanding of financial, business planning, and budgetary processes, including charge funding, CDEL, and RDEL.
• Experience with purchase order raising, business cases, and approval routes within EA and Defra.
• Experience in digital programmes (beneficial but not essential).
• Knowledge of governance around spend control and assurance processes.
• Proven ability to lead, engage stakeholders, and drive innovation.

Additional Information:

Flexible working arrangements are welcomed. Support and training will be provided, including incident management development. The role is national with a flexible location, with some travel required. For more details, see the Candidate / Additional Information Pack. Queries can be directed to [e-mail].

Applications are assessed via competency questions, with interviews via MS Teams within three weeks of closing. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Policy for candidates with disabilities.

Competencies:

1. Influences and Persuades Others: Presenting convincing cases to gain acceptance and encourage support.
2. Manages the Business: Understanding business processes and resource optimization.
3. Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality: Identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing effective solutions.

Note: The Environment Agency is not part of HM Civil Service; employment does not confer Crown status. We value diversity and encourage flexible working and applications from all backgrounds.