Digital Project Manager - Communications / Intranet Projects (Public Sector)
Newcastle (Hybrid)
£475 p/d (Inside)
We are seeking an experienced Digital Project Manager to lead the end‑to‑end delivery of communication and/or intranet-focused digital projects within a government or wider public sector environment. This role suits a contractor who is confident managing complex multi‑team delivery, balancing governance with agility, and shaping effective digital solutions from discovery through to go-live.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage digital projects end-to-end, ensuring delivery to agreed timelines, budgets and quality standards.
- Own and manage project plans, risks, issues and dependencies, escalating appropriately.
- Foster collaboration across teams, creating a positive, high-performing environment and effectively managing conflict where required.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across internal teams and third‑party suppliers, proactively identifying risks and managing expectations.
- Track project progress and financials, producing clear and accurate reporting for governance boards and senior stakeholders.
- Lead project governance and change control processes, ensuring cross‑project impacts are understood and managed.
- Communicate clearly and consistently across all stakeholder groups, tailoring messaging to suit different audiences and ensuring alignment with wider digital communications.
- Act as the main point of contact for external/third‑party suppliers.
- Deliver across all phases: Discovery, Alpha, Beta and Live.
Essential Experience
- Proven track record delivering digital projects within government or public sector settings.
- Experience delivering communication and/or intranet projects.
- Strong leadership capability with experience guiding multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrable experience working collaboratively across organisational boundaries.
- Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and modern digital delivery practices.
- Ability to apply appropriate project management tools, techniques and documentation.
- Skilled in defining delivery approaches, creating realistic project plans (including risk, quality and communication plans), and managing stakeholders throughout the lifecycle.
Please send your CV for consideration.
