Strategic Category & Project Lead - UK Public Sector Hybrid

Public Sector Resourcing; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 101,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Government Commercial Agency (GCA) is seeking a Strategic Category and Project Manager for a 6-month hybrid role in the UK. The role focuses on EU procurement policy, procurement governance, and end-to-end project delivery, including SaaS, cloud, cyber security, and professional services.

Working arrangements combine 2 days a week in Birmingham or Bootle with remote working. Inside IR35 and UK-only, the post requires significant experience in complex programmes, senior stakeholder engagement,

Qualifications

• Signif icant experience leading complex commercial projects end-to-end.
• Proven category management in Digital, Data, Tech, SaaS, cloud, and cyber security.
• Strong stakeholder management, able to influence senior leaders and teams.
• Experience with procurement governance, risk management and contract awards.

Responsibilities

• EU Regulation & Procurement Policy navigation and guidance.
• Oversee procurement projects, mobilise plans, and advise on complex requirements.
• Tender management and end-to-end procurement support through to award.
• Communicate risk with senior leaders and maintain risk logs.
• Governance, assurance, and CCS approval process support.
• Stakeholder engagement across suppliers, GLD and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Stakeholder management

Commercial leadership

Governance & assurance

Risk management

Budget management

SaaS & cloud procurement

Technology procurement

Job description

Government Commercial Agency (GCA) is seeking a Strategic Category and Project Manager for a 6-month hybrid role in the UK. The role focuses on EU procurement policy, procurement governance, and end-to-end project delivery, including SaaS, cloud, cyber security, and professional services.

Working arrangements combine 2 days a week in Birmingham or Bootle with remote working. Inside IR35 and UK-only, the post requires significant experience in complex programmes, senior stakeholder engagement,