Project Manager

Overview

In this role you lead complex transformation initiatives within the homelessness and supported housing service, coordinating cross‑functional teams and stakeholders to implement a new operating model. You will drive governance, plans, and benefits realisation across a major programme that shapes service delivery in Sheffield. You’ll work with senior managers and partners to ensure projects deliver measurable improvements. This is a chance to influence public-sector change with tangible customer outcomes and lasting impact.

Pay / Benefits

• generous holiday entitlement
• flexible working opportunities
• 37 hours per week
• support for safeguarding checks
• guaranteed interview scheme for eligible applicants
• opportunities for flexible contracting / job sharing

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate complex projects and workstreams to support service transformation and improvement
• Develop and manage project plans, governance arrangements, risk registers and reporting frameworks
• Collaborate with managers, services and partners to deliver programme objectives and outcomes
• Monitor progress, identify risks and dependencies, and implement solutions to keep projects on track
• Support implementation of new service models, policies, procedures and ways of working
• Analyse information, performance data and evidence to inform decision-making and continuous improvement
• Ensure projects align with organisational priorities, timescales and governance requirements

Key requirements

• Significant experience managing complex projects or programmes within a large organisation
• Ability to build strong relationships and influence a wide range of stakeholders
• Excellent project planning, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Capability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Confidence in analysing information, managing risks and delivering outcomes
• Experience leading change and supporting service improvement
• Clear communication of complex information to diverse audiences
• Project management qualification or willingness to work towards one (advantageous)

• Relationship-building
• Influencing stakeholders
• Problem-solving
• Project planning
• Governance frameworks
• Risk management (risk registers)

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