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.
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
- Plan, manage, and deliver end to end professional services projects, ensuring scope, timeline, and budget are aligned with project KPIs.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and expectation management at all stages of the project lifecycle.
- Develop and maintain project budgets, monitor spend, and provide accurate forecasts to leadership to ensure profitability and efficiency.
- Track and manage critical project milestones, proactively addressing risks, blockers, and delays with actionable mitigation plans.
- Work cross functionally with consultants, developers, product teams, and client stakeholders to align on deliverables and ensure resource optimization.
- 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.