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Senior Project Manager

Nigel Wright Group
Posted 13 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR3 3XW, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The organization is seeking a Senior Project Manager with a passion for delivering meaningful change and a minimum of 5 years of experience in project management.
  • This role involves leading the end-to-end delivery of multiple complex projects within a major transformation programme, focusing on enhancing services and adopting new technologies.
  • Candidates should have proven experience in cross-functional projects, strong skills in project governance, and the ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively.
  • The position offers a hybrid working model, a 36-hour workweek, and 31 days of annual leave, along with an excellent pension scheme.
  • The salary for this role is competitive, reflecting the significant impact the successful candidate will have on the organization and its community-focused mission.
The Opportunity

Are you a confident and capable Senior  Project Manager with a passion for delivering meaningful change?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-led organisation that’s undergoing one of its largest and most ambitious transformation programmes to date. You’ll help connect colleagues and customers in new and more efficient ways — enhancing services, adopting new technologies, and improving business processes at scale.

As a key member of the central project delivery team, you’ll manage multiple complex projects, engage with stakeholders at all levels, and play a vital role in shaping the future of services that matter to thousands of people.

What you'll be doing?
  • Lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple projects within a major transformation programme.

  • Develop and manage project plans, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and programme priorities.

  • Establish effective governance structures to support decision-making and maintain clear accountability.

  • Monitor project progress, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery of outcomes that meet business needs.

  • Foster strong relationships across the organisation to support collaboration and ensure project success.

  • Maintain clear, timely communication with all stakeholders, from team members to senior leadership.

  • Support continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and contributing to evolving project standards.

What you need
  • Proven experience delivering cross-functional projects across IT, operations, or business change environments.

  • Skilled in project governance, stakeholder management, and balancing competing priorities.

  • Proficient in using project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills — confident working with both delivery teams and senior leaders.

  • A strategic mindset with the ability to execute tactically — keeping delivery on track while aligned with long-term goals.

  • Passion for contributing to purpose-driven, community-focused work.

Why join?
  • Hybrid working: minimum 3 days per week on-site 

  • 36-hour working week:

    • Mon–Thurs: 08:30–17:00

    • Friday: 08:30–12:30 

  • 31 days annual leave plus public holidays

  • Excellent pension scheme

  • Inclusive, collaborative, and values-driven culture

If you're looking for a new challenge where you can see the impact of your work and contribute to something meaningful, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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