Project Manager

Job Description:

Project Manager - 12-Month FTC
£50,000 - £60,000 + Benefits
Hybrid - East Midlands (Monthly Onsite Meetings)

We are seeking a dynamic and hands-on Project Manager to join a people-focused organisation undergoing an exciting period of transformation. This 12-month fixed-term contract offers the opportunity to lead high-impact integration and systems projects in an Agile, fast moving environment with minimal red tape.

You'll be driving key initiatives from conception through to delivery, often picking up projects mid-stream and taking ownership to see them through to completion. The role involves establishing a new Project Management Office (PMO), creating governance structures, and guiding stakeholders from tech teams to operations through change.

The Role:

• Lead the delivery of multiple integration projects, including the implementation of new SaaS systems and processes across the business.
• Collaborate closely with the Executive Team to scope, plan, and execute projects in line with business objectives.
• Establish and embed governance frameworks within a newly formed PMO.
• Pull together senior stakeholders to align priorities, resolve blockers, and drive delivery.
• Manage change in a people-centric environment, recognising where teams may be resistant and ensuring effective communication and engagement.
• Produce clear project documentation, status reports, and risk assessments for regular review at project board meetings.

About You:

• Proven track record delivering integration projects, ideally within M&A environments or system/process rollouts.
• Comfortable in Agile environments with minimal bureaucracy you're a self-starter who thrives on getting things done.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, able to influence and engage across all levels, including change-resistant teams.
• Experience setting up governance and structure where none previously existed.
• Confident communicator who is approachable, inquisitive, and willing to ask the right questions.

Contract Details:

• Duration: 12-month FTC (potential to extend)
• Location: Hybrid - monthly on-site meetings in Newark (East Midlands) plus occasional internal meetings.
• Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience.
• Start: Urgent - applications reviewed daily.

If you're an adaptable and proactive Project Manager who can hit the ground running, bring structure to change, and inspire confidence across teams, we'd love to hear from you.

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