Project Manager - Business Change and Transformation

Project Manager - Business Change & Transformation Day Rate: £500 to £600 per day inside IR35 Location: Dagenham (Hybrid - 3 days in office) Reports to: Executive Director, Business Change & Transformation Role Purpose The Project Manager will play a key role in supporting the delivery of enterprise-wide transformation programmes aligned to the organisation's long-term strategic objectives. These programmes may include digital modernisation, operating model redesign, cost optimisation, and service improvement initiatives. This role is responsible for driving high-priority transformation projects from concept through to completion. You will support programme delivery by establishing structured project processes, managing risks and budgets, and coordinating stakeholders across the organisation. Working within a structured public sector governance framework, you will ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to required quality standards. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery • Lead and support the delivery of complex transformation projects from initiation through to handover • Ensure alignment with strategic objectives, timelines, and quality expectations • Apply structured project management methodologies across all stages of delivery Planning & Coordination • Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and documentation • Coordinate project meetings, diaries, and administrative activities • Monitor progress against milestones and escalate issues where required Risk & Issue Management • Identify, assess, and manage risks and issues impacting delivery • Maintain risk and issue logs and propose mitigation strategies Stakeholder Engagement • Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders • Facilitate meetings and ensure clear, consistent communication across teams Governance & Reporting • Support governance arrangements and reporting requirements • Prepare updates, reports, and presentations for senior stakeholders and boards Budget & Resource Management • Track project expenditure against agreed budgets • Support resource planning and allocation Person Specification Qualifications & Experience • Experience delivering projects in complex or public sector environments is highly desirable • Minimum 4 years' experience in project or programme management • Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile, MSP) • Working towards APM Level 4 Associate Project Manager (or equivalent) Knowledge & Experience • Understanding of project delivery within public services • Experience working collaboratively within team environments • Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines • Awareness of governance, compliance, GDPR, and quality assurance processes Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser