Digital Project Manager

Are you eager to land a brand new role? Our client, a busy local authority in Hampshire, is looking for an experienced Digital Project Manager to join their team and play a crucial role within their housing management services.

Position: Digital Project Manager
Rate: £450 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)
Contract Duration: Temporary (June 2026) Possible Extension
Working Arrangement: Hybrid/Mainly Remote

Job Purpose:

• Lead full lifecycle delivery of the clients Housing Management System (HMS) transformation, from mobilisation through implementation, testing, cutover, and post go live stabilisation.

Job Duties:

• Provide line management and day to day leadership for project delivery resources, including the Project Coordinator, Data Lead, Business Analyst, Test Lead and any contracted specialists, ensuring clear accountability, prioritisation, and effective collaboration across all workstreams.
• Function as the primary bridge between Housing, IT & Digital, Data, Procurement, Finance, corporate governance teams, external suppliers, and delivery partners, ensuring effective communication, aligned priorities, and timely decision making.
• Manage testing cycles end to end, including SIT, UAT, defect tracking, quality assurance, and readiness assessments to ensure a robust and stable solution at go live.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
• Project Management level experience within the Digital service area.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.