Senior Digital Project Manager | Full Time | Preston

Lancashire County Council
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
£ 51K

Job location

Tech stack

Agile Methodologies
PRINCE2

Job description

  • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex digital projects from discovery to implementation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to embed digital solutions that deliver real business value.
  • Take personal ownership of timelines, outcomes, and stakeholder communications, proactively managing risks and issues.
  • Operate within frameworks such as Agile, PRINCE2, and MSP, ensuring robust governance and reporting.

Requirements

We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Digital Project Manager to deliver digital projects that modernise council working practices and improve the experience for our residents and staff., * Relevant professional qualification (e.g., PRINCE2 Practitioner, MSP, Agile) or equivalent experience.

  • Proven track record of delivering complex digital projects and realising benefits in a large organisation.
  • Strong experience in business case development, risk and issue management, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Excellent project management, communication, and leadership skills, with a proactive and flexible approach.

If you're passionate about digital transformation and want to make a real difference for Lancashire, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits & conditions

By joining Lancashire County Council, you can shape the career path that is right for you with the opportunity to gain personal and professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring - Lancashire County Council really is the place where you can have the career you've always wanted.

In return for your passion and expertise, we also offer a generous benefits package which includes:

  • A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and optional Additional Voluntary Contributions.
  • A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave, which rises with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays, and have the option to buy additional leave each year.
  • Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers, saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.

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