We are seeking an experienced and driven Senior Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering successful projects within the professional services industry—ideally with exposure to software delivery or digital
transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring strong project management discipline, exceptional stakeholder engagement, and an ability to deliver projects on time and within budget in fast-paced client environments.
This is a client-facing role, and you will be instrumental in scoping, planning, leading, and executing projects with cross-functional internal teams and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Leadership: Plan, manage, and deliver end-to-end professional services projects, ensuring scope, timeline, and budget are aligned with project KPIs.
- Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and expectation management at all stages of the project lifecycle.
- Financial Management: Develop and maintain project budgets, monitor spend, and provide accurate forecasts to leadership to ensure profitability and efficiency.
- Timeline & Milestone Management: Track and manage critical project milestones, proactively addressing risks, blockers, and delays with actionable mitigation plans.
- Team Coordination: Work cross-functionally with consultants, developers, product teams, and client stakeholders to align on deliverables and ensure resource optimization.
- Governance & Reporting: Provide regular status reports, steering packs, and project health dashboards to both internal leadership and client sponsors.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years’ experience managing projects in a professional services or consulting environment, with a strong preference for those with software-related delivery experience.
- Demonstrated success managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, with budgets ranging from £30k to £1M+.
- Strong ability to manage client relationships, navigate challenging stakeholder dynamics, and influence senior-level decision-makers.
- Expertise in managing budgets, schedules, resources, and risks across the full project lifecycle.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor information for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or equivalent).
Desirable (Not Essential)
- Experience working on or alongside Salesforce implementation, customization, or integration projects.
- Familiarity with CRM, ERP, or other enterprise software platforms.
- Certification in PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile (e.g., Scrum Master).
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, pension and private health care
- Opportunity to work with high-profile clients in a collaborative and innovative environment.
- Career development support, training programs, and access to cutting-edge technologies.
- Flexible working arrangements and a supportive team culture.
You must be based in the UK and within commuting distance of Derbyshire
No sponsorships or agencies
