Senior Project Manager

Harvey Nash, Edinburgh

Senior Project Manager

£625-£650

Harvey Nash, Edinburgh

  • Full time
  • Contract

Posted today, 1 May | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: BBBH119937

Location ref: Edinburgh

Full Job Description

Senior Project Manager - Change & Transformation Edinburgh (Hybrid)

  • Outside of IR35
  • 6 - 9 months

A public sector organisation requires a Senior Project Manager to lead digital and business change projects. The role oversees planning, delivery, and governance across agile and hybrid programmes, ensuring value, quality, and strong stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end‑to‑end project delivery aligned with organisational priorities.
  • Manage multiple projects using agile and traditional methods.
  • Build effective relationships with senior stakeholders and delivery partners.
  • Own RAID management, proactively addressing risks and issues.
  • Support and guide multidisciplinary delivery teams.
  • Provide clear reporting to governance boards and senior leaders.
  • Drive business change activities to support digital adoption.

Essential Skills

  • Strong track record delivering complex agile/hybrid projects.
  • Excellent leadership, planning, and governance skills.
  • Effective stakeholder engagement and supplier management experience.
  • Background in software delivery and business change.
  • Awareness of Digital First and GDS standards. Experience with user‑centred design and/or Azure DevOps, Agile or project management certifications (Scrum, SAFe, PRINCE2, MSP, PMP) would be advantageous.


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https://www.s1jobs.com/job/senior-project-manager-126777556

About this company

Have you seen my consultant profile? Click on meet the team on the right hand side, find my details and get in touch about roles in my area of expertise. In Scotland we have offices in Edinburgh and Glasgow but we have over 40 offices globally. Harvey Nash, a global professional recruitment consultancy and IT outsourcing service provider, is committed to delivering the very best talent and IT solutions to a broad base of international clients. The Group is a trusted advisor to some of the world's leading business, governments and institutions. Our talented professionals pursue the highest levels of integrity and quality in providing a unique portfolio of services: executive search, interim management, IT recruitment and IT outsourcing.