Senior Project Manager: Lead National-Impact Air Programs

West Yorkshire Police; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

West Yorkshire Police is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the National Police Air Service projects team and drive major changes across NPAS. You will oversee fleets upgrades, technology enhancements and service improvements, guiding projects from concept to delivery with robust stakeholder management.

The role requires proven experience leading complex projects within a public sector or regulated environment, with a project management qualification such as PRINCE2 or APM.

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex projects or transformation programmes with stakeholder engagement.
• Project management qualification such as PRINCE2 or APM is important.
• Experience in aviation or policing is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team delivering a wide range of projects and programmes.
• Ensure projects stay on track, achieve objectives and deliver benefits.
• Manage risks, budgets, timelines and stakeholder relationships.
• Work with colleagues across policing, government and industry.
• Support major projects including fleet replacement, aircraft modifications, technology enhancements and service improvements.

Education

PRINCE2 or APM

Job description

West Yorkshire Police is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the National Police Air Service projects team and drive major changes across NPAS. You will oversee fleets upgrades, technology enhancements and service improvements, guiding projects from concept to delivery with robust stakeholder management.

The role requires proven experience leading complex projects within a public sector or regulated environment, with a project management qualification such as PRINCE2 or APM.