Senior Project Manager

About this role

• As a Senior Project Manager in Edinburgh, you will lead a portfolio of digital projects for a public sector organisation, keeping delivery clear, planned and focused on practical outcomes.
• You will use suitable project management approaches to coordinate work and help the organisation deliver its digital priorities.
• Client Details You will be empowered to challenge convention, collaborate across disciplines and shape solutions that improve lives.
• Whether your expertise lies in project delivery, service design, digital transformation, business analysis, product management or operational change, you will have the opportunity to contribute to work that makes a genuine difference in society.
• Description Lead the delivery of a portfolio of digital projects, keeping scope, plans and priorities clear.
• Set up and maintain project plans that give a clear view of activities, milestones and delivery dates.
• Use appropriate project management frameworks, including PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, Waterfall or hybrid approaches.
• Manage project activity from planning through to delivery, ensuring work remains organised and focused.
• Track progress across projects and provide clear updates on delivery status and next steps.
• Coordinate project tasks and dependencies to support timely delivery across the Digital department.
• Identify delivery issues early and put practical actions in place to keep projects moving.
• Maintain clear project documentation to support informed decisions and consistent delivery.
• Profile A successful 'Senior Project Manager' should have: Experience of delivering a portfolio of projects.
• Excellent communication skills Ability to balance conflicting priorities and drive collaboration Strong project management skills.
• Knowledge of project management frameworks and how to apply them in practice.
• Experience using PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum, Waterfall or hybrid delivery approaches.
• The ability to plan, organise and monitor project activity across multiple work streams.
• The ability to manage priorities, milestones and dependencies clearly Significant experience managing both agile and traditional projects, incorporating both software delivery and the associated business change.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering measurable business value.
• Job Offer Permanent Senior Project Manager role based in Edinburgh.
• 35 hours working week Excellent Civil Service Pension.
• Hybrid and Flexible working practice including accrued hours 25 days annual leave plus 12 public holidays.
• If you're interested in this role, apply now.
• People are at the heart of Michael Page.
• We are committed to creating an inclusive environment.
• As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.
• If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.
• Please note our client welcomes diversity, Public Sector experience is not required for this role.
• Successful applicants for this role will be required to undertake Baseline security checks as part of the process.

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