Project Manager (Public Sector)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Business Change Team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. Working at the heart of a major productivity and transformation programme, you will drive the delivery, monitoring and governance of priority projects across a public‑sector organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Manage large‑scale, priority projects that support strategic organisational change.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, subject‑matter experts and external partners.
• Produce clear project plans, timelines, milestones and action trackers.
• Report progress, risks, issues and decisions to governance forums.
• Identify, record and escalate project risks and issues as needed.
• Follow the organisation’s Business Change Framework and established ways of working.
• Administer project meetings, documentation and service‑project processes.
• Record and track project costs and benefits, supporting finance partners with budget monitoring.
• Support effective change management and continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Substantial public‑sector project management experience.
• Proven ability to work within complex delivery frameworks and high‑stakes regulatory environments.
• Strong stakeholder‑engagement skills with senior‑level contacts.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented and capable of driving progress under pressure.

Required skills

What we offer

• Salary range £46,142 – £51,357 per annum.
• Generous benefits package.
• Hybrid working model – split between home and the Wokingham office.
• Full‑time, 37‑hour week on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract.