Contract – 6 Months Initially
Hybrid – 2-3 days p/month onsite in Bath
£360pd (Outside IR35)
Active SC Clearance is essential

Overview
An organisation delivering critical information capabilities to support healthcare outcomes is seeking an experienced Service Delivery Manager to join its Service Management function. The role is responsible for ensuring high-quality service delivery, maintaining strong customer relationships, and driving continual service improvement across IT services.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain end-to-end accountability for service performance and delivery excellence.
Ensure services meet agreed SLAs and KPIs, driving high levels of customer satisfaction.
Lead continual service improvement (CSI) initiatives and embed improvement practices into operational delivery.
Build strong relationships with customers, internal teams, and third-party suppliers.
Monitor service performance, identify risks or issues early, and ensure appropriate escalation and resolution.
Support and champion ITIL processes including Incident, Problem, and Change Management.
Oversee service reporting, performance reviews, and stakeholder communications.
Develop and maintain Service Management Plans and service documentation.
Chair regular service review meetings and ensure effective governance across services.
Skills & Experience

Proven experience in IT Service Management / Service Delivery Manager roles within ITIL-aligned environments.
Strong understanding of ITSM practices across service delivery and development lifecycles.
Experience managing virtual or cross-functional teams.
Knowledge of ITSM tools (e.g., Remedy or similar).
Strong reporting and data analysis skills using tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, or Power BI.
Good technical understanding of IT infrastructure and cloud environments.
ITIL v3 or v4 Foundation certification required.
Familiarity with Agile and Lean practices.
Key Strengths

Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
Adaptable and open to new technologies and processes.
Commercial awareness and focus on delivering business value

Junior Project Manager – Warrington – 6 months contract – Inside IR35 – Hybrid

A leading organisation based in the North-West require an Junior Project Manager to manage several exciting Infrastructure, Network, Security and Application focussed projects across 2026.

The Junior Project Manager will be involved in various short to medium term projects, which could cover various areas within the Infrastructure, Network, Security, and Applications/Web.

Essential Experience for the Junior Project Manager

Experience managing Projects through the full project lifecycle.
Experience in delivering projects in some of the following areas:

Cloud Infrastructure projects
Migration Projects
Network Project
Telephony Projects
Security related project delivery
Web site / Application focussed projects
Experience working in an Agile / Waterfall methodologies
Ability to document and translate technical requirements into the live environment
Any experience of Smart Sheets or similar Project Management tools would be an advantage
Hybrid working 1-2 days per week
Inside IR35

Successful management of multiple small to medium sized projects
High-quality level stakeholder management essential
Experience in working with 3rd party suppliers and technical teams
This Junior Project Manager role is an immediate requirement, with interview slots available this week

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PMO Analyst 12-month Contract Northwest

Our client, a utilities organisation, is looking for a PMO Analyst to help support a portfolio of projects across the business. The current projects will include but aren t limited to Security, IT and Operational Technology so experience in any of those areas is desirable.

The ideal PMO Analyst will have experience working the Utilities Sector and join the Team to work closely with Project Management Team providing day to day support across a portfolio of projects ensuring governance, reporting and stakeholder engagement.

If successful you will have to undergo checks to DBS level.

Key Responsibilities of the PMO Analyst:

• Maintain portfolio-level RAID visibility and coordinate governance and sign-off.
• Produce weekly highlight and ad-hoc programme reports.
• Support programme planning, milestones, scope, and resource forecasting.
• Ensure adherence to the Project Delivery Lifecycle and quality gates.
• Manage project dependencies and stakeholder engagement across the programme.
• Organise and support PMO meetings, including agendas and action tracking.
• Facilitate meetings and workshops, tracking actions and outcomes.
• Coordinate procurement activities, including tenders, work orders, and goods receipting.
• Track benefits realisation against the Cyber Assessment Framework.
• Administer PMO communications, calendars, and SharePoint document management.
• Contribute to PMO continuous service improvement initiatives.

Key Skills & Experience of the PMO analyst:

• Must have experience working in a project or programme environment (PMO or project support role)
• Experience working in the utilities sector is very beneficial.
• Strong Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and project tooling skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate technical and strategic information to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven stakeholder engagement and relationship-management skills.
• PRINCE2, PMI, MSP or similar qualifications are desirable but not essential.

The PMO Analyst will be required to work 2 / 3 days a week onsite in the Northwest / Lancashire / Greater Manchester area.

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Job Advertisement: Business Agility Lead

Location: Bristol (2 days per week)
Contract Length: 9 Months
Working Pattern: Full Time hours, via an Umbrella Company

Are you an agile enthusiast ready to make a difference in the financial and insurance sector? Our client is on the hunt for a dynamic Business Agility Lead (BAL) to join their vibrant team in Bristol. If you thrive on driving effectiveness, efficiency, and predictability while delivering value to customers and colleagues, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

As the Business Agility Lead, you will work closely with Labs, embedding agile practices that enhance performance and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Your mission? To transition teams to a data-led approach, speeding up market delivery while ensuring the quality of work and data. Together with Lab Leaders, you’ll coach teams to excel in their agile journeys.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Performance:Optimise flow of work, Lab topology, and agile practices to enhance Lab performance.
• Coaching & Mentoring:Support colleagues in implementing and refining agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) tailored to their needs.
• Data-Driven Insights:Use data and metrics to problem-solve and boost Lab productivity.
• Agile Team Development:Stand up new agile teams, providing guidance on tools and methods.

What You’ll Need

• Proven experience in Agile Coaching or Scrum Mastery (with relevant certifications).
• Familiarity with Agile Delivery Metrics and evidence-based decision-making.
• Experience in coaching Lab leadership on Agile Ways of Working.
• Proficient in using JIRA, JIRA Align, and Confluence.
• Strong ability to drive data quality and insights for optimal Lab performance.
• Previous experience of dealing with Senior Level Stakeholders.

Bonus Skills:

• Agile certifications (e.g., PSM 1, PSM 2, PK1 or similar) are highly valued!

Why Join Us?

At our client’s organisation, inclusivity is at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to building a diverse workforce that mirrors modern society. Here’s what you can expect:

• A Welcoming Environment:We celebrate diversity and ensure everyone feels they belong.
• Supportive Initiatives:From diversity goals to health packages, we prioritise the well-being of our employees.
• Encouraging Applications:We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups and are disability confident. If you need reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process, just let us know!

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now to join a team of committed Business Agility Leads and become a part of an organisation that values your skills and passion for agility!

We can’t wait to see how you can contribute to our client’s success!

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

We re supporting a global technology driven organisation on a strategically critical GenAI programme and are looking for an experienced Project Manager to provide interim leadership during a period of transition. This is a high impact role driving the second phase of a major AI platform initiative, strengthening shared capabilities, improving scalability, and enabling faster delivery of AI powered products used worldwide.

If you thrive in complex environments, enjoy orchestrating cross functional delivery, and want to contribute to a programme shaping the future of AI enabled research, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

You ll take ownership of delivering Phase 2 of a multi workstream GenAI platform programme. Phase 1 delivered several AI powered products at pace; Phase 2 now focuses on building the robust, reusable foundations that will support long term innovation and cost efficient scaling.

You ll be responsible for coordinating engineering, data science, architecture, product, and business teams to deliver measurable outcomes across areas such as:

• Evolution of agentic frameworks
• Machine to machine communication capabilities
• Evaluation tooling and automated rating frameworks
• Observability, governance, and cost tracking dashboards
• AI ready content ingestion and search quality improvements
• Platform scaling and onboarding of additional data products

This is a delivery critical role with visibility at senior levels and a clear mandate to drive clarity, alignment, and momentum.

We re looking for someone who brings:

• Proven experience delivering large scale platform, AI/ML, or data heavy technology programmes.
• A proactive, risk aware mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills, balancing technical depth with executive level reporting.
• Experience translating strategy into actionable delivery plans.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Solid grounding in Agile, Lean, or SAFe delivery methods.
• Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, or MS Project.
• Experience in research, publishing, information services, or similar environments is a bonus.

If you re a seasoned Project Manager who thrives in complex, fast moving environments and want to contribute to a programme with real societal impact, we d love to speak with you.

Location: UK Wide (Hybrid - Travel to Core Sites) Sector: Transformation & PMO

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Programme Manager to deliver complex, cross-functional projects. You will oversee end-to-end delivery, ensuring projects remain on time, within budget, and aligned with high-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver end-to-end programmes and lead smaller projects independently.

Manage risks, dependencies, finances, and change controls proactively.

Influence senior stakeholders and provide reporting for executive decision-making.

Champion PMO best practices and Agile/LEAN methodologies.

Mentor and support junior PM professionals to drive team maturity.

Requirements

Experience: Proven track record in end-to-end project/programme delivery.

Skills: Strong risk management, financial tracking, and governance.

Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile, LEAN, or Six Sigma.

Communication: Ability to manage senior/executive-level stakeholders.

Flexibility: Willing to travel to hubs in London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Bristol for workshops.

Apply today to lead high-impact transformation projects.

Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for Assistant Project Managers on a 6 Month Rolling Contract, based in Uk Wide/ Hybrid

Role Summary

Supports the Project Manager in coordinating and controlling substation projects, ensuring effective planning, communication, and reporting to help deliver projects safely, on time, within scope, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

* Assist in developing and maintaining project programmes, tracking progress against milestones and deliverables.

* Prepare regular project reports, dashboards, and status updates for internal and external stakeholders.

* Coordinate communication between project teams, contractors, suppliers, and clients to ensure alignment and timely issue resolution.

* Monitor project documentation, action logs, and risk registers.

* Support change control processes and ensure updates are reflected across project plans.

* Help track project costs, schedules, and performance metrics.

* Ensure project activities comply with company procedures and contractual requirements.

Requirements

* Previous experience working on infrastructure or utilities projects.

* Understanding of project controls, scheduling, and reporting processes.

* Strong organisational and coordination skills.

* Good communication and stakeholder management abilities.

* Proficiency in project tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, or similar) is desirable.

Our Company

Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time

We’re supporting a global technology‑driven organisation on a strategically critical GenAI programme and are looking for an experienced Project Manager to provide interim leadership during a period of transition. This is a high‑impact role driving the second phase of a major AI platform initiative, strengthening shared capabilities, improving scalability, and enabling faster delivery of AI‑powered products used worldwide.

If you thrive in complex environments, enjoy orchestrating cross‑functional delivery, and want to contribute to a programme shaping the future of AI‑enabled research, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

You’ll take ownership of delivering Phase 2 of a multi‑workstream GenAI platform programme. Phase 1 delivered several AI‑powered products at pace; Phase 2 now focuses on building the robust, reusable foundations that will support long‑term innovation and cost‑efficient scaling.

You’ll be responsible for coordinating engineering, data science, architecture, product, and business teams to deliver measurable outcomes across areas such as:

Evolution of agentic frameworks

Machine‑to‑machine communication capabilities

Evaluation tooling and automated rating frameworks

Observability, governance, and cost‑tracking dashboards

AI‑ready content ingestion and search quality improvements

Platform scaling and onboarding of additional data products

This is a delivery‑critical role with visibility at senior levels and a clear mandate to drive clarity, alignment, and momentum.

We’re looking for someone who brings:

Proven experience delivering large‑scale platform, AI/ML, or data‑heavy technology programmes.

A proactive, risk‑aware mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity.

Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at all levels.

Excellent communication skills, balancing technical depth with executive‑level reporting.

Experience translating strategy into actionable delivery plans.

Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and strategic thinking capabilities.

Solid grounding in Agile, Lean, or SAFe delivery methods.

Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Confluence, or MS Project.

Experience in research, publishing, information services, or similar environments is a bonus.

If you’re a seasoned Project Manager who thrives in complex, fast‑moving environments and want to contribute to a programme with real societal impact, we’d love to speak with you

Programme Manager Transition, Transformation and Agile Delivery

Must have an Active SC Clearance

An opportunity has arisen for a Programme Manager Transition, Transformation and Agile Delivery to join a high performing Defence and National Security environment. This role focuses on leading complex change programmes that support secure transformation, operational improvement, and Agile delivery across regulated programmes. Flexible working is available from day one, with part time options considered.

About the Role - Programme Manager Transition, Transformation and Agile Delivery

• As a Programme Manager Transition, Transformation and Agile Delivery, you will lead transition, transformation, recovery, and Agile programmes across Defence and National Security customers.
• You will operate as part of a Centre of Excellence, supporting bids, transitions into delivery, and rapid turnaround or recovery initiatives.
• You will manage multi disciplinary delivery teams across direct and matrix structures, including partners and customer teams.
• You will apply Agile and hybrid delivery approaches, embedding strong governance, RAID management, benefits tracking, and assurance.
• You will maintain compliance with Defence delivery frameworks, security standards, and regulatory requirements.

What We’re Looking For - Programme Manager Transition, Transformation and Agile Delivery

• Proven experience leading complex Transition and Transformation programmes in Defence or secure environments.
• Strong knowledge of Agile and hybrid delivery methods including Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe.
• Demonstrated end to end programme management capability including planning, financial control, and assurance.
• Experience operating within Centres of Excellence or multi programme delivery functions.
• Strong senior stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience supporting bids, transition planning, and governance design.
• Professional certifications such as MSP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, ITIL, or Agile frameworks.

Deliver high impact secure change as a Programme Manager Transition, Transformation and Agile Delivery.

To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button.

6 Month Contract

Leeds/Halifax (2 days)

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Change Integrator!

Are you ready to be at the forefront of transformation? Our client is seeking a talented Change Integrator to drive seamless change across teams! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love collaborating with diverse stakeholders, we want to hear from you!

Purpose of the Role: As a Change Integrator, you will play a critical role in coordinating delivery and managing dependencies between teams. You will oversee complex and high-risk implementations while supporting both business and technology change initiatives. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring that our projects are delivered safely and successfully.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Product Owner or Change Lead to develop a well-structured sequence for integration-related tasks, aligning with desired change outcomes.
• Catalogue and manage dependencies between our lab and other internal or external teams to streamline processes.
• Establish effective interlock with stakeholders to enable timely and efficient delivery.
• Identify blockers to delivery, taking proactive action to resolve issues and escalating to product owners or Lab leadership when necessary.
• Serve as the liaison between suppliers (third parties) and key business stakeholders to ensure smooth communication.
• Manage complex, high-risk implementations that require coordination among multiple parties-both internal and external-to guarantee safe delivery.
• Lead the System Integration (SI) process, coordinating implementation events across shared infrastructure.
• Provide expertise for governance activities led by the Product Owner, such as PRIA, for changes spanning multiple labs.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in change management, leveraging methodologies to optimize delivery outcomes.
• Familiarity with agile development methods and tools, including Scrum, Kanban, Jira, and Confluence.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including engineers, designers, and analysts.
• A data-driven mindset, utilizing evidence-based decision-making to clarify the rationale behind actions.
• Exceptional communication skills; dynamic and adaptable, capable of influencing without formal authority and empowering others.
• Ability to motivate team members with passion and energy, focusing on collaboration to drive new initiatives.
• Technical competence to translate complex problems into accessible language for stakeholder engagement.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Job Title: Project Coordinator

Duration: 6 months, extensions likely

Location: Manchester/Hybrid (four days per week in the office)

Salary: Competitive

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

Are you ready to take your project coordination skills to the next level in the dynamic world of banking? Our client is seeking a highly organised and motivated Project Coordinator to join their team in the heart of Manchester! This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in a fast-paced environment while enjoying the benefits of hybrid working.

What You’ll Do:

As a Project Coordinator, you will play a vital role in ensuring projects run smoothly from start to finish. Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining project plans and schedules to keep everything on track.
• Coordinating meetings, capturing minutes, and diligently following up on action items with stakeholders.
• organising and tracking essential project documentation-think charters, deliverables, status reports, and change requests.
• Monitoring task completion and proactively escalating potential delays or issues.
• Facilitating communication across cross-functional teams to ensure everyone is aligned on deliverables.
• Assisting in the preparation of presentations and progress updates for senior leadership.

What You Bring:

We’re looking for someone who thrives in a supportive role and has a knack for keeping things organised. You’ll need:

• Experience in project support or administration within a financial services or professional-services environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong organisational, time-management, and documentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise comfortably with stakeholders at all levels.
• A detail-oriented mindset and the ability to prioritise competing demands effectively.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re a proactive, enthusiastic individual with a passion for project coordination and the financial sector, we want to hear from you! Join our client’s vibrant team and help drive projects that shape the future of banking.

How to Apply:

To apply for this opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date CV.

Please note that if you haven’t heard from us within 48 hours, your application may not have been successful on this occasion. However, we may keep your details on file for future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

Pontoon is an equal opportunities employer and an employment consultancy.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Project Manager (Part-Time - 15 hours per week)
50,000 per annum pro rata + benefits
Chippenham, WiltshireFixed-term contract for 12 months

We’re working with an established organisation in Chippenham to recruit an experienced Project Manager on a 12-month fixed-term, part-time basis.

Reporting to the CTO, you will take full ownership of delivering technology projects end-to-end - ensuring scope, timelines, risks, governance and resources are effectively managed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define project scope, milestones and delivery plans
• Manage schedules, resources, risks and RAID logs
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and third-party suppliers
• Lead stand-ups, sprint planning and stakeholder meetings
• Oversee testing (QA, integration, UAT) and go-live activities
• Provide clear status reporting and delivery forecasts

About You:

• Proven experience delivering technology/software projects end-to-end
• Strong scope, risk and governance management skills
• Experience working within regulated environments
• Confident in managing cross-functional teams
• Professional, organised and solutions-focused
• Desirable: PRINCE2, APM, PMP or Agile qualifications.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Project Manager seeking flexible hours while delivering meaningful projects.

The Package:

• 50,000 per annum pro rata
• Hybrid working available
• 23 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Working hours will be 15 hours per weeks - days flexible.

Successful candidates will be contacted within 7 working days of application. If you do not hear from us within this time, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Project Manager Immediate Start

The client is looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex systems and business transformation initiatives, with a strong emphasis on Operational Technology, Asset Management, and Cyber Security.

Responsibilities of the Project Manager:

• Lead Asset Lifecycle Management enhancement initiatives focusing on Operational Technology OT
• Understand and support delivery aligned to the NIS Regulatory Compliance roadmap.
• Plan, schedule, and track delivery using MS Project.
• Manage assigned resources (internal and external), approved suppliers, and allocated budgets.
• Ensure adherence to Programme Governance, reporting, financial controls, and approval processes.
• Define delivery approach and methodology in collaboration with business sponsors and stakeholders.

Skills & Experience of the Project Manager:

• Must have project management experience within Asset Management within the Utilities Sector.
• Must have experience with Operational Technology (OT)
• Must have experience working within NIS / NIS2 regulation.
• Hands on experience with Project management tools MS Project is desirable.
• Experience working within programme governance frameworks.
• Project management qualifications: APM, PMI or PRINCE2.

The successful Project Manager will be required to travel to Leeds on occasion, as and when needed.

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About the role

The Global Network team provides Network services to Ashurst.

The Network team manage LAN and WAN technologies, in addition to firewall and internet access solutions.

This role is key in managing and leading the Network Team to ensure the successful delivery of our services and support within the organisation. Working closely with other Team Leaders in IT, in particular within the Platforms pillar (Cloud, Infrastructure, Security Operations), this role will focus on people management, ensure processes are adhered to, and our BAU, Jira backlog and project tasks are prioritised and allocated.

Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills are essential to deliver and improve our services.

This role reports to the IT Global Network Manager

Main responsibilities

Team Management:

• Supervision and Support: Overseeing the daily activities and performance of team members.
• Resource Allocation: Working with the Infrastructure Manager, ensuring that work and initiatives are assigned based on team members’ skills and workload capacity.
• Performance Monitoring: Tracking individual and team performance against SLAs (Service Level Agreements) and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), ensuring SLAs are achieved or exceeded.
• Motivation and Development: Providing guidance, feedback, and support to team members to enhance performance and foster professional growth.
• Training and Coaching: Identifying skill gaps and arranging training opportunities to enhance team members’ capabilities.
• Performance Reviews: Conducting regular 1-2-1 meetings with team members to discuss performance, provide feedback, and set development goals
• SLA Adherence: Ensuring that team activities align with SLAs and stakeholder expectations, and addressing any deviations promptly.
• Process & Risk Management: Ensure team adheres to security, change and operational processes. Identifying potential risks and dependencies, and taking proactive measures to mitigate them.

Quality of Service:

• Service Delivery: Ensuring that the team delivers high-quality services and meets stakeholder expectations consistently.
• Change Management: Ensuring changes to systems are implemented smoothly and do not negatively impact services or users.
• Continuous Improvement: Promoting a culture of continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance service delivery.

Agile Methodologies:

• Scrum Master Role: Facilitating Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Prioritisation: Helping the team prioritise tasks and manage workloads effectively within Agile frameworks.
• Adaptability: Encouraging flexibility and responsiveness to change, iterating on processes and deliverables based on feedback.

Communication:

• Stakeholder Engagement: Acting as a point of contact between the team and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of project status and outcomes.
• Team Communication: Facilitating open communication within and across the wider IT teams to foster collaboration and resolve issues efficiently.

Essential skills and experience

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with the following skills and experience:

• Strong team leader and people management skills, preferably gained in a global organisation
• Managing escalations to a satisfactory outcome
• Experience delivering BAU initiatives and small internal projects using agile methodologies
• Experience managing continuous improvement
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, along with a track record of establishing and maintaining effective relationships and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and problem-solve.
• Remains calm under pressure, has the confidence to escalate issues or flag risks that may surface.
• Experience in working in a global environment and across multiple time-zones.
• Experience working with Jira, ITSM tools such as Cherwell and ServiceNow and the MS Office suite.

Desired skills and experience

• Experience and/or qualifications in Agile project management and delivery methodologies, eg AgilePM, Scrum, Scaled Agile.
• Understanding of basic networking principles and cloud networking technologies would be an advantage.

NHS Band 6 | Fixed Term (3 months)Possibility of extension beyond this
Location: Cornwall (Hybrid approx. 60% on site)

Were supporting an NHS organisation in Cornwall that is undergoing a major digital and clinical transformation programme, underpinned by the rollout of a Trust-wide Electronic Patient Record (EPR).

As part of this programme, were looking to engage experienced Project Managers (Band 6) to support the delivery of digital, clinical and IT-enabled change across healthcare services in Cornwall.

The role

Youll manage one or more projects or defined workstreams within a large-scale EPR and digital transformation programme. Working with clinical teams, IT specialists, suppliers and senior stakeholders, youll ensure projects are delivered in a structured way, meeting agreed timescales, quality standards and benefits.

Key responsibilities include:

End-to-end delivery of projects using recognised methodologies (PRINCE2 / Agile / APM)

Requirements gathering, planning, risk and issue management

Coordination of multidisciplinary teams and third-party suppliers

Supporting service change, system implementation and adoption

Managing project documentation, reporting and governance

Overseeing budgets and supporting benefits realisation

Projects may include clinical systems, EPR-related activity, digital infrastructure and supporting services.

About you

Were keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

Proven experience delivering structured projects, ideally within NHS, healthcare or large public-sector environments

A formal project management qualification (PRINCE2, APM, Agile or similar)

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Confidence working with clinical and non-clinical teams

Experience managing multiple priorities in complex, change-driven environments

Experience with EPR or digital health systems is advantageous but not essential strong NHS or healthcare project experience is key.

Key details

Band: NHS Band 6 (salary dependent on experience)

Contract: Fixed-term, 3 months (with potential extension)

Location: Cornwall (hybrid working on-site presence required)

Start: ASAP

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a high-profile NHS digital programme, contributing directly to improvements in patient care and clinical services.

If this role is of interest and you meet the above criteria, then please apply immediately.

Data Project Manager
Based in Telford - 2 days
SC Clearance is essential
6-month Contract
440 - 472 per day insideIR35

We are seeking an experienced Data Project Manager to lead delivery within a government body. This is a high-profile opportunity to lead a large, complex data programme involving new technologies, multiple suppliers, and cross-functional delivery teams. You will take accountability for end-to-end delivery, integrating multiple delivery streams and ensuring successful outcomes across Design, Analysis, Build, Test, and transition to live service.

Responsibilities include:
Lead delivery of complex data projects across multiple delivery groups
Own proposal writing and Statement of Work delivery
Direct execution using Agile methodologies (Scrum/SAFe)
Develop and manage detailed project schedules and delivery rhythms
Manage risks, dependencies, budgets, forecasting, and change control
Ensure quality standards are met in line with governance
Lead and motivate multi-disciplinary teams
Manage service transition into live environments
Provide clear and effective stakeholder reporting

Skills and Experience
Proven experience delivering large-scale IT/data programmes
Strong risk and dependency management capability
Commercial and financial management experience
Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
Agile delivery experience (Scrum, SAFe)
Experience using Atlassian Jira, Confluence
SC Clearance (active)
Strong leadership and team management skills

Desirable
Previous government delivery experience
Bid/Sales collaboration experience
Scrum Master or SAFe certification
Understanding of DevOps and product-led delivery

Please apply for immediate interview!

CBSbutler is operating and advertising as an Employment Agency for permanent positions and as an Employment Business for interim / contract / temporary positions. CBSbutler is an Equal Opportunities employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

Technical Project Manager

Must have an Active DV Clearance

Join a leading Defence and National Security team as a Technical Project Manager, where you’ll manage complex IT infrastructure projects that shape the future of secure digital services. This is a hands-on delivery role where technical insight, leadership, and collaboration combine to ensure projects are executed successfully, on time, and within budget.

About the Role - Technical Project Manager

• As a Technical Project Manager, you’ll oversee the delivery of medium-complexity IT infrastructure and transformation projects.
• You’ll manage project scope, risks, and financials, ensuring all deliverables meet customer and organisational objectives.
• Reporting to a Senior Project Manager or Programme Manager, you’ll ensure projects follow governance standards and maintain quality across all stages of the lifecycle.
• The role requires close collaboration with technical teams, customers, and business units to guarantee smooth handover to service and sustainable delivery outcomes.

What We’re Looking For - Technical Project Manager

• Strong technical background in computer science, engineering, or IT, with proven experience leading infrastructure and application development projects.
• Skilled in Prince2, Agile, or SAFe methodologies with full project lifecycle experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage Transition and Transformation initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, able to lead in complex Defence or secure environments.
• Expertise in risk assessment, financial tracking, and performance reporting.
• Experience ensuring compliance with project management policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.

Be part of a team delivering innovation and operational excellence in a critical Defence environment as a Technical Project Manager.

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My clients are looking for a Project Manager. This is a hybrid role, working 2 days a week on-site, based in Birmingham. They are looking for someone who can ensure the project produces the required products within the specified tolerances of time, costs, quality, scope, benefits and risk. You will also be responsible for the project producing a result capable of achieving the benefits defined in the business case.

The experience below is essential for this role:

• Local or Central Government experience
• Oracle Fusion/ERP experience
• Finance Project Manager experience

Key Responsibilities:

• As the programme moves forward and there is a culmination of activities required to be completed simultaneously, a Project Manager is required to focus primarily on the Finance Workstream to ensure that critical activity is coordinated and completed within the required timeframes in accordance with the Programme’s plan.
• Critical activities include but are not limited to work associated with key integrations:

• i.e. obtaining the correct information from suppliers to allow for the completion of UAT; assist with Cutover planning so that the Finance Workstream is able to prioritise correctly, manage capacity and resources to maximum efficiency and ensure that data Migration related activities such as validation, reconciliation and data cleansing are centralised.
• A clear tracker for Finance for current and future plans - using a plan created by another PM
  as a framework and to include, by module: DM, Data Cleanse, Training, UAT, OAT, Cutover, CoE, JIRA, Integrations, Live Service, Change & engagement, Anything else I’ve missed, anything ad hoc
• Daily start ups with Jan
• Assistance with my diary management
• Producing comm’s/presentations for the team, particularly at weekly meetings, and notes from meetings via co-pilot etc.

• The role will involve providing direct Project Management expertise to a number of the programme workstreams.
• Ensure that the core elements of project management are being deployed consistently including project planning, resource management, risk and issue management, assumptions are documented, stage ends are adhered too.
• Support project management best practice across the Oracle Programme - through the implementation of best practice programme and project management methodologies and ensuring consistency and adherence to the governance structures.
• The role includes designing and producing the plans, including the high level plan, detailed project plan and stage plans.
  Facilitate project planning workshops in conjunction with the workstream team and wider BCC stakeholders, as appropriate.
• Take corrective action when plans are at risk of being off track and ensure corrective action is taken. Prepare exception reports and change control requests.
• Support workstream delivery teams through mentoring and coaching techniques. Ensure an effective risk and issue management and analysis process is deployed.
  Working with workstream leads to develop strategies to ensure risks and issues are identified, managed before they magnify and are escalated through the governance structures.
• Ensure that programme data is being captured accurately and consistently to produce programme reporting.
• Report on project status consistently and effectively. Provide feedback on project status and progress (budget, % completion, progress against target/KPIs) for your assigned workstream as well as across the programme. Produce workstream highlight reports in a timely manner, with responsibility for gathering key performance data and status reports from workstream leads and team members.
• Ensure that best practice standards are embedded across projects.
• Ensure the PMO promotes a culture of team work, collaboration and provides all appropriate support to workstream colleagues in the delivery of this complex programme.
• Ensure that key programme documents to support sustaining the business change and building an enduring organisation.
• Support the Head of Project Office in the development of a ‘centre of excellence’ resource for programme and project management

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Project/Programme Manager - Transformation & Delivery
IR35: Inside
Locations: London, Bristol, Manchester or Birmingham 3 days on site per week
Duration: 6 months +

Executes and coordinates workstreams within complex projects/programmes aligned to the clients strategy. Delivers end to end projects, monitors risks, dependencies, finances, and quality, and ensures timely stakeholder communication.

Core Responsibilities:

• Deliver complex projects/programmes from conception to launch
• Track risks, issues, dependencies and project changes
• Produce structured project documentation, plans, reporting and finances
• Consult on complex cross functional projects using strong technical knowledge
• Define and execute smaller projects independently
• Develop and share best practice in project/programme management
• Mentor other PM/PMO professionals

Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong project/programme management capability
• Intermediate level in:
• Planning & scheduling
• RAID management
• Technical reporting
• Quality management
• Foundation level in:
• Financial management
• Business strategy
• Business case development
• Change management
• Experience documenting, analysing and maintaining requirements
• Agile understanding (LEAN, Six Sigma exposure beneficial)

All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!

Location: Hybrid working - 3 days in either London, Manchester or Birmingham and 2 days remote working
Contract Length: 6 months
Contract
Daily Rate: 500 - 850 (inside IR35 via umbrella)

Are you a seasoned Transformation Programme Manager ready to lead one of the largest and most complex strategic programmes in a dynamic environment? Our client is seeking a talented individual to drive transformation initiatives at a senior level, ensuring the successful delivery of key business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and deliver the comprehensive programme plan for a top-tier business initiative.
Lead the delivery across multiple projects and teams, maintaining control over scope, time, cost, and quality.
Drive outcomes through robust governance forums and structured communication strategies.
Manage programme risks, escalations, dependencies, and navigate internal barriers effectively.
Build and guide a blended delivery team, including SMT sponsors, business stakeholders, project managers, specialist teams, and third parties.
Ensure consistent application of PMO methodologies, tools, and processes across all workstreams.
Influence strategic priorities and shape programme direction at senior management levels.

Skills & Experience Required:

Proven leadership in managing complex transformation programmes.
Strong influencing skills, particularly with senior management teams (SMT) and business leadership teams (BLT).
Ability to simplify complex concepts and drive clarity in communication and execution.
Demonstrated matrix leadership experience.
Familiarity with both waterfall and agile methodologies.
Experience in senior stakeholder management up to Executive Leadership Team (ELT) level.
Advanced project management certifications (e.g., MSP, APM RPP, Prince2, SAFe) are preferred.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and play a pivotal role in transforming our client’s business landscape, we want to hear from you!

Apply Today!

Join us in shaping the future of business transformation. Your expertise could be the key to our client’s success.

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role.

We look forward to your application!

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