Senior Strategic Project Leader

Somerset Fire; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service in Exeter is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex programmes that support service priorities. You will manage delivery from initiation to benefits realisation, collaborating with project boards, senior leaders and external partners to ensure on-time, on-budget results.

The role offers mentoring across the team and requires Prince2 Practitioner certification. 37 hours per week, permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering complex projects across multiple departments.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and governance.
• PRINCE2 Practitioner certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of projects aligned to service priorities.
• Define objectives, scope, outcomes and success measures.
• Develop and maintain project plans with milestones, budgets and quality standards.
• Manage resources including staff, funding and external suppliers.
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams, including virtual teams.
• Report on progress, risks, issues and benefits.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Leadership

Education

PRINCE2 Practitioner level

Job description

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service in Exeter is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex programmes that support service priorities. You will manage delivery from initiation to benefits realisation, collaborating with project boards, senior leaders and external partners to ensure on-time, on-budget results.

The role offers mentoring across the team and requires Prince2 Practitioner certification. 37 hours per week, permanent contract.