Boost Talent

SFIA/Senior Digital Project Manager (Contract) Location: Leeds or Newcastle (40% onsite) Rate: Competitive Market Rate (Inside IR35) Clearance: BPSS Required Contract: Initial Contract with Extension Potential Sector: Public Sector/Government Digital Our client is seeking an experienced SFIA 5 ADM/Senior Digital Project Manager to lead the delivery of two high-profile, department-wide transformation programmes within a major UK Government organisation. The successful contractor will be responsible for driving delivery across: Future of Communications (FOC) A strategic transformation programme focused on reviewing and restructuring internal communications and engagement tools across the organisation. Following a comprehensive research phase, the programme is now entering an ambitious pilot stage, with multiple pilots running through 2026. New Intranet Programme A large-scale digital transformation initiative responsible for designing and delivering a new enterprise Intranet platform to replace the current third-party solution. Both programmes are business-critical, highly visible and have significant interdependencies, requiring an experienced project professional capable of managing complex stakeholder landscapes and delivering outcomes at scale. Key Responsibilities Lead digital projects from discovery through to live service. Deliver projects within agreed quality, time and cost parameters. Develop and manage project plans, RAID logs, governance and reporting. Identify, manage and escalate risks, issues and dependencies where required. Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, delivery teams and third-party suppliers. Manage project budgets and provide accurate reporting to governance boards and senior leadership. Drive effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams. Foster a positive delivery culture and resolve team conflicts where necessary. Manage project change controls and understand cross-project impacts. Ensure clear, consistent communications tailored to a variety of stakeholder groups. Act as the primary contact for external suppliers and delivery partners. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience delivering complex digital projects within large organisations. Strong end-to-end project management experience across the full delivery life cycle. Experience leading and motivating multidisciplinary teams. Strong stakeholder management skills across business and technical functions. Demonstrable experience working across organisational boundaries and multiple delivery teams. Excellent knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies. Strong understanding of project management frameworks, tools and governance. Ability to develop realistic delivery plans incorporating quality, risk and communications planning. Experience tracking delivery against milestones and managing dependencies effectively. Strong reporting, budgeting and governance experience. Environment Large-scale Government digital transformation programmes. Agile delivery environment. Significant stakeholder engagement across business, digital and supplier communities. Department-wide impact and visibility. SFIA Requirement Candidates should demonstrate capability aligned to SFIA Level 5 (Ensure, Advise), reflecting experience delivering large-scale, complex projects with significant organisational impact, stakeholder engagement and accountability for successful outcomes. Additional Information BPSS clearance is required. Leeds or Newcastle based. 40% onsite attendance required. Occasional travel between locations (within the 40% onsite commitment). To apply, please send your latest CV highlighting your experience delivering large-scale digital transformation projects within complex organisational environments.