Strategic Digital Project Manager (Hybrid)

ico; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension (employer contribution)

Hybrid and flexible working options

25 days paid holiday + public holidays

Flexi leave (up to 26 days)

Health Cash Plan

Discount scheme

Job summary

Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is seeking a Digital Project Manager to lead delivery of digital, data and technology projects. You will report to the Digital Programme Manager and ensure projects deliver measurable impact with governance alignment.

As an employer, ICO offers hybrid working, pay progression, generous holiday and pension, and strong development opportunities to advance your career in a dynamic regulatory environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of delivering projects in public or private sector environments.
• Evidence of successful implementation of projects delivering strategic value across digital, data, regulatory, and transformational workstreams.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships up to senior management level.
• Excellent understanding and application of Agile delivery methodologies including Scrum.
• Good working knowledge of JIRA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of DDaT projects aligned with organisational priorities.
• Direct end-to-end project delivery with Scrum Masters, UX designers, business analysts, testers, product owners.
• Use Agile methods in a JIRA environment to manage delivery.
• Identify cross-organisational resources needed for projects.
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement across the business.
• Provide governance reporting and progress papers for boards.
• Coach and guide teams to ensure consistent delivery.
• Ensure outputs are implemented and benefits realised.
• Facilitate lessons learned and continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Agile methods

Stakeholder management

Scrum

Public/Private sector experience

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is seeking a Digital Project Manager to lead delivery of digital, data and technology projects. You will report to the Digital Programme Manager and ensure projects deliver measurable impact with governance alignment.

As an employer, ICO offers hybrid working, pay progression, generous holiday and pension, and strong development opportunities to advance your career in a dynamic regulatory environment.