Transformation Project Manager — Housing & Homelessness

Beighton; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield City Council is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support a major transformation programme within homelessness and supported housing services in Sheffield. You will lead complex workstreams, coordinate plans, governance, and ensure benefits delivery, working with senior managers and partners.

The role demands strong planning, risk management and change management skills, with the ability to navigate a fast-paced environment and communicate clearly to diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing complex projects or programmes within a large organisation.
• Ability to build strong relationships and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
• Excellent project planning, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Can manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Confident analysing information, managing risks and delivering outcomes.
• Experience leading change and supporting service improvement.
• Can communicate complex information clearly and effectively to different audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate a complex project and workstreams that support service transformation and improvement.
• Develop and manage project plans, governance arrangements, risk registers and reporting frameworks.
• Work collaboratively with managers, services and partners to deliver programme objectives and outcomes.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and dependencies, and implement solutions to keep projects on track.
• Support implementation of new service models, policies, procedures and ways of working.
• Analyse information, performance data and evidence to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with organisational priorities, timescales and governance requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Risk management

Change management

Effective communication

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Project management qualification

Job description

Sheffield City Council is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support a major transformation programme within homelessness and supported housing services in Sheffield. You will lead complex workstreams, coordinate plans, governance, and ensure benefits delivery, working with senior managers and partners.

The role demands strong planning, risk management and change management skills, with the ability to navigate a fast-paced environment and communicate clearly to diverse audiences.