Senior Project Manager
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25.00 to £32.70 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Pay Rates: PAYE: £25.00 per hour Umbrella/Ltd: £32.70 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | Cardiff, Cardiff County |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Neway International Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1697693 |
Summary
Neway International are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our client based with Cardiff Council.
Location: County Hall
Hours: 37 hours per week (09:00–17:00)
Start Date: 13 April 2026
End Date: 31 March 2027
Pay Rates: PAYE: £25.00 per hour Umbrella/Ltd: £32.70 per hour
About the Client
Cardiff Council’s Resources Directorate is preparing for the implementation of a major Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution scheduled to go live in April 2028. The programme will modernise and integrate core business systems across the organisation. The Council is committed to delivering a well‑governed, well‑resourced and strategically aligned programme that supports long‑term organisational improvement.
The Role
The Senior Project Manager will lead and deliver ICT projects that form part of the wider ERP Programme. Working within a complex, high‑profile transformation environment, the postholder will manage project teams, ensure strong governance, maintain robust project plans and drive delivery against key milestones. The role requires excellent stakeholder engagement, risk management and communication skills to support successful programme outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Manage, develop and motivate a project management team to deliver ICT projects within the ERP Programme
Ensure project governance is in place, enabling timely and appropriate decision‑making in line with organisational delegations
Provide clear project updates, advice and information to the Programme Board, Programme Manager and Chief Officers
Develop, monitor and maintain detailed project plans, identifying critical paths and resource requirements
Guide and manage teams to deliver against agreed plans, ensuring alignment with programme objectives
Build effective relationships with stakeholders and project sponsors to support delivery
Communicate project progress, risks and outcomes clearly and professionally
Identify, assess and manage project risks, ensuring full understanding across stakeholders
Manage issues proactively and problem‑solve to overcome barriers to project success
Candidate Requirements
Proven experience delivering complex ICT or transformation projects within large organisations
Strong project leadership skills, including team management and motivation
Demonstrable experience of project governance, reporting and decision‑making frameworks
Ability to develop and maintain detailed project plans and manage critical paths
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Strong risk, issue and dependency management capability
Ability to work collaboratively and influence at senior levels
Professional, organised and solutions‑focused approach
Location: County Hall
Hours: 37 hours per week (09:00–17:00)
Start Date: 13 April 2026
End Date: 31 March 2027
Pay Rates: PAYE: £25.00 per hour Umbrella/Ltd: £32.70 per hour
About the Client
Cardiff Council’s Resources Directorate is preparing for the implementation of a major Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution scheduled to go live in April 2028. The programme will modernise and integrate core business systems across the organisation. The Council is committed to delivering a well‑governed, well‑resourced and strategically aligned programme that supports long‑term organisational improvement.
The Role
The Senior Project Manager will lead and deliver ICT projects that form part of the wider ERP Programme. Working within a complex, high‑profile transformation environment, the postholder will manage project teams, ensure strong governance, maintain robust project plans and drive delivery against key milestones. The role requires excellent stakeholder engagement, risk management and communication skills to support successful programme outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Manage, develop and motivate a project management team to deliver ICT projects within the ERP Programme
Ensure project governance is in place, enabling timely and appropriate decision‑making in line with organisational delegations
Provide clear project updates, advice and information to the Programme Board, Programme Manager and Chief Officers
Develop, monitor and maintain detailed project plans, identifying critical paths and resource requirements
Guide and manage teams to deliver against agreed plans, ensuring alignment with programme objectives
Build effective relationships with stakeholders and project sponsors to support delivery
Communicate project progress, risks and outcomes clearly and professionally
Identify, assess and manage project risks, ensuring full understanding across stakeholders
Manage issues proactively and problem‑solve to overcome barriers to project success
Candidate Requirements
Proven experience delivering complex ICT or transformation projects within large organisations
Strong project leadership skills, including team management and motivation
Demonstrable experience of project governance, reporting and decision‑making frameworks
Ability to develop and maintain detailed project plans and manage critical paths
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Strong risk, issue and dependency management capability
Ability to work collaboratively and influence at senior levels
Professional, organised and solutions‑focused approach