Senior Software Project Manager

Dexter Talent; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexter Talent Ltd. is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Lancashire to lead end-to-end software delivery in a client-facing setting. You will build trusted executive-level relationships, ensure on-time, high-quality outcomes, and mentor junior PMs within an energetic delivery team.

Hybrid working with on-site presence in Lancashire is offered. The role emphasizes proactive risk management, strong governance, and continuous improvement of delivery processes.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering software implementation projects in client-facing environments.
• Proven track record delivering projects on time and to a high standard.
• Strong stakeholder management at all levels.
• Commercial awareness with budget management.
• Knowledge of waterfall and agile methodologies.
• PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner or equivalent.
• Willingness to travel to client sites across the UK.
• Experience with SaaS or cloud-based software delivery.
• Experience managing programmes or portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of software implementation projects, managing time, cost, quality, and scope.
• Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders from project team to executive level.
• Identify risks early and drive resolution rather than escalating.
• Support pre-sales with scoping, planning and estimating.
• Run Project Boards and Steering Committees internally and externally.
• Produce and maintain status reports and financial tracking.
• Mentor and potentially line manage junior Project Managers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of delivery frameworks and processes.

Skills

Software delivery

Client-facing

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Waterfall & Agile

Travel willingness

Education

PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner

Job description

Senior Project Manager | Lancashire (Hybrid) | £50k to £52k

A fantastic client of ours is looking for a Senior Project Manager who gets things done. This isn't a role for someone who oversees from a distance they want someone who gets close to the client, understands the problem and drives delivery with real energy and accountability.

You'll be leading end-to-end software implementation projects in a client-facing environment, managing a varied portfolio and mentoring junior PMs within the team.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading end-to-end delivery of software implementation projects managing time, cost, quality and scope
• Building genuine trusted relationships with client stakeholders from project team through to executive level
• Getting ahead of problems - identifying risks early and driving resolution rather than just escalating
• Supporting pre-sales activity through scoping, planning and estimating
• Running Project Boards and Steering Committees internally and externally
• Producing and maintaining key project documentation including status reports and financial tracking
• Supporting, mentoring and potentially line managing junior Project Managers
• Contributing to continuous improvement of delivery frameworks and processes

You’ll need:

• Prior experience delivering software implementation projects in a client-facing environment
• A proven track record of getting projects over the line - on time and to a high standard
• Strong stakeholder management skills at all levels
• Commercially aware with experience managing project budgets
• Solid understanding of both waterfall and agile methodologies
• PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner or equivalent
• Willingness to travel to client sites across the UK as required
• Experience with SaaS or cloud-based software delivery
• Background managing programmes or portfolios

What's on offer:

£50k to £52k depending on experience, hybrid working with flexibility after onboarding and a genuine opportunity to make your mark in a delivery team that values people who lead from the front.