Project Manager

We are looking for an organised, proactive and collaborative EU Reset Project Manager to join our central government client on a 6 month contract. You will play a key role in supporting successful delivery of the EU Reset Programme by bringing structure, governance and strong communication to a fast paced, high profile project environment.

In this role, you will:

• Build and maintain detailed project plans using appropriate delivery methodologies.
• Set and manage project controls, tracking progress against milestones.
• Own RAID logs, dependency trackers and change control records.
• Identify emerging risks and issues, providing analysis, recommendations and proactive escalation.
• Ensure project management standards are applied consistently in line with EUDP PMO expectations.
• Lead the creation of high quality project reporting that supports governance and effective decision-making.
• Coordinate project assurance activity, including audits and gateway reviews.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across a wide range of stakeholders, acting as a trusted source of project updates.
• Support alignment across delivery teams, suppliers and internal functions.
• Promote collaboration, continuous improvement and high performance within the team.

About You
We're looking for someone with strong organisational capability, good judgement, and the confidence to work across boundaries to keep delivery on track.

Essential Criteria

• Working knowledge of project delivery methodologies and frameworks.
• Must have worked within central government previously
• Understanding of planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource management, risk/issue management, and quality management - or equivalent transferable skills.
• Familiarity with governance, assurance, requirements management and change control.
• Awareness of business case development, commercial and procurement processes, and asset allocation.
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively, influence stakeholders and challenge constructively.

In return, you will receive the opportunity to support a major government department, working on a brand-new high priority programme. The possibility to work on a 6 month contract on a hybrid basis for the foreseeable paying up to 500 p/day (in scope of IR35). You can be based at any site across the country.

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