Project Manager

Project ManagerDay Rate: 450- 500Inside IR35 Contract: 6 Months, scope to extend Locations: London, Bristol or Manchester Hybrid: 2 Days Per Week, Team days in London (Tuesday)Clearance: BPSS / SC Eligible OverviewThis Project Manager opportunity sits within a Government programme environment supporting delivery of priority initiatives with a strong local government focus. The successful individual will oversee planning, governance, stakeholder engagement, risk management and delivery assurance across complex projects operating at pace.The Hiring Manager is seeking a practical delivery professional rather than a coordinator. The successful candidate must be comfortable taking ownership, navigating ambiguity, making progress without extensive guidance and delivering results in environments where priorities regularly evolve.Role SummaryLead end-to-end project delivery, establish governance, manage RAID activity, coordinate stakeholders and ensure delivery outcomes are achieved against challenging timelines.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn project plans and milestones. Manage risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies. Coordinate delivery teams. Produce reporting and governance materials. Drive actions to completion. Support programme leadership decision making.Delivery EnvironmentFast-paced, delivery-focused and subject to changing requirements. Team members are expected to respond quickly to emerging priorities while maintaining delivery standards and stakeholder confidence.Top Three ..... full job details .....