Senior Digital Project Manager
| Posting date: | 02 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £57,946 to £68,205 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 September 2025 |
| Location: | LS2 7UA |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 422472/2 |
Summary
Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment continually looking to evolve?
If this sounds like you, this may be the perfect opportunity for you!
We’re looking for driven and passionate Senior Digital Project Managers who can lead the delivery of multiple digital projects which have significant business impact.
Our Digital Project Managers use a range of skills and methodologies, managing multi-functional delivery teams to deliver change, maintain our core applications and deliver new services that support the lives of millions of people.
We have many exciting opportunities for you to join us at DWP Digital, you will join a flourishing, supportive delivery community delivering some of the largest digital transformations in Europe.
As a Senior Digital Project Manager, this role leads the end-to-end delivery of large-scale, complex digital change initiatives within DWP Digital. It requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership and delivery expertise to drive successful outcomes across multidisciplinary teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead project teams to ensure robust project controls are in place, including effective management of plans, risks, issues, and dependencies.
- Oversee governance and reporting processes, providing clear communication to Digital Directors and resolving complex issues that may require board-level decisions.
- Manage a diverse stakeholder environment, setting delivery pace and collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure successful outcomes.
- Foster a high-performing team culture by coaching team members to enhance flow, quality, and ownership. Address conflict constructively and promote a positive working environment.
- Champion continuous learning and development in project management practices, digital frameworks, and emerging technologies. Support the wider delivery community through mentoring and the establishment of standards for tools and processes.
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