Project Manager

Senior Project Manager (SFIA Level 5) – Counter Fraud, Compliance & Debt (CFCD)

Client: Government Department

Rate: Up to £450/470 inside IR35

Clearance: Active SC preferred; SC eligibility required

Location: Manchester or Blackpool (preferred) – alternative hubs in Birmingham, Leeds, Newcastle or Sheffield

Hybrid: 2–3 days per week on-site

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead delivery within the leading government department This is a high-impact role driving projects.

You’ll work closely with digital, security, finance and commercial partners — as well as other government departments and law enforcement agencies — to design and deliver complex technical and business solutions, often from the ground up. Expect to be at the centre of multi-stakeholder delivery, shaping outcomes that make a national difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of multiple complex CFCD projects from concept to completion.
• Collaborate with architects, security teams, commercial, and digital services to define and validate requirements.
• Engage and coordinate across government and external partners, including law enforcement and technology suppliers.
• Apply the right project management tools and techniques to drive pace, value, and quality.
• Identify risks and blockers early, taking decisive action to resolve or escalate as needed.
• Manage procurement processes, supplier relationships, and commercial considerations effectively.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities, balancing multiple high-profile deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying themes, lessons learned, and opportunities to optimise delivery.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder programmes in a government or large-scale environment.
• Strong understanding of agile and traditional project management methods and their practical application.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
• Confidence in navigating matrixed organisations and engaging with senior-level partners.
• A proactive, problem-solving approach with the ability to deliver outcomes at pace.
• SC clearance (active or eligible).

Location and Working Pattern

• Preferred hubs: Manchester or Blackpool.
• Team presence: Typically in office 2–3 days per week (e.g. Mondays and Thursdays in Manchester).
• Other locations (Birmingham, Leeds, Newcastle, Sheffield) may be considered – flexibility can be agreed based on candidate circumstances.