Senior Project Manager

4763349
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Projects & Change Management
  • Industry

    Technology & Internet Services
  • Pay

    Up to £60,000 per year

Senior Project Manager/IT and Business Change Project Manager

Senior Project Manager (IT and Business Change)
Newcastle | Public Sector | Up to £60,000 + Excellent Benefits | 2-3 days on site

A leading public sector organisation in Newcastle is embarking on a significant digital and operational transformation. To support this, they are seeking a Senior Project Manager with strong IT and business change expertise to deliver complex, cross‑functional projects that enhance customer service, streamline operations and improve colleague experience.

This role is ideal for a proactive, influential Senior PM who thrives in transformation environments and wants to make a meaningful impact within a purpose‑driven organisation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of complex IT and business change projects, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy.
  • Define scope, build project plans, identify resources, set budgets and establish governance in line with the organisation’s PM framework.
  • Drive risk and issue management, ensuring clear escalation routes and proactive mitigation.
  • Manage delivery across multiple workstreams, including technical delivery, business readiness and process redesign.
  • Ensure strong documentation, decision logs and audit trails throughout project lifecycle.
  • Promote and uphold best‑practice project and change management standards.
  • Contribute to PMO maturity by supporting continuous improvement of tools, templates and methodologies.
  • Stay current with industry best practices and emerging trends in digital transformation and business change.

Experience & Skills Required
  • Strong track record delivering complex IT-led and business change projects within large organisations.
  • Experience managing multiple concurrent workstreams and dependencies.
  • Proven success delivering projects within time, cost and quality constraints.
  • Experience working with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making across diverse teams.
  • Background within housing, social care or public sector is beneficial but not essential.
  • Familiarity with systems such as Salesforce, MRI, or housing management solutions is advantageous.


What You Will Get
  • Competitive salary up to £60,000 plus excellent benefits package
  • Hybrid working with 2-3 days on site in Newcastle per week
  • The opportunity to lead high‑impact digital and business transformation initiatives
  • A supportive culture that encourages innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement


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