LGR Project Manager

About the role

You will work for a local authority delivering its LGR programme, supporting strategic objectives, improving services and strengthening business readiness for change. The role is primarily remote with occasional on‑site meetings for stakeholder engagement and monthly reviews.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver LGR projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring they are on time, within scope and budget.
• Manage project documentation, risk and issue registers, governance processes, reporting and benefits realisation.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, operational leads and delivery teams to align projects with strategic objectives.

Required profile

• Proven experience delivering projects within local government councils and a solid understanding of council operations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects within a defined portfolio and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience in risk, performance, budget and financial management.

Required skills

• PRINCE2 methodology
• Lean principles
• MSP framework
• 5‑Case Model

What we offer

• Day rate negotiable between £500‑£600.
• Flexible working with predominantly remote delivery.
• 6‑month contract.