Project Manager - (Manchester/ Preston)

Reference: DC_BPM_0708_1786111484

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Internal Blocker Removal & Delivery Enablement (Core Focus)
  • Actively identify and remove internal blockers impacting delivery:
    • data availability and quality
    • ownership ambiguity
    • business decisions not being made
  • Work proactively with constrained business teams to:
    • prioritise inputs required for delivery
    • extract knowledge efficiently
    • reduce reliance on informal / tacit processes
  • Ensure that internal dependencies do not delay project progress

  1. Business Engagement & Knowledge Capture
  • Engage internal SP ENW teams to:
    • Capture business priorities and communicate
  • Facilitate structured workshop sessions
  • Support business teams in transitioning to repeatable processes

  1. Supplier Accountability (Partnership Model)
  • Work alongside the supplier to:
    • ensure clarity on inputs, outputs and expectations
    • maintain alignment on delivery priorities
  • Hold the supplier accountable for:
    • agreed milestones
    • quality and usability of outputs
  • Challenge where necessary, but operate within a constructive, partnership-based relationship

  1. Delivery Coordination & Clarity
  • Maintain a clear, integrated view of:
    • delivery plan using Microsoft Project
    • dependencies
    • risks and issues
    • finances
  • Ensure that:
    • required inputs are defined and owned
    • output expectations are explicit and testable
  • Drive clarity where ambiguity exists across business teams

  1. Governance & Reporting
  • Provide clear, outcome-focused reporting to stakeholders, including leading steering group and boards
  • Ensure governance supports:
    • rapid decision-making
    • visibility of blockers

Person Specification:

Essential Experience

  • Experience delivering or supporting complex, cross-business IT / data programmes
  • Demonstrated ability to unblock delivery in resource-constrained environments
  • Experience working closely with third-party delivery partners
  • Strong experience of business change and process definition
  • Strong financial management
  • Proven ability to operate in environments with:
    • ambiguity
    • incomplete requirements
    • evolving scope

Critical Behaviours

  • Relentlessly proactive - does not wait for issues to escalate
  • Comfortable chasing and challenging across all levels of the organisation
  • Pragmatic and delivery-focused - prioritises progress over perfection
  • Strong facilitator - can extract clarity from vague or tacit knowledge
  • Resilient and persistent - able to navigate slow-moving or resource-constrained environments

Desirable

  • Experience in Network related projects
  • Utilities / infrastructure / engineering domain experience
  • Exposure to data integration or data product delivery

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£400.00 - £401.00
Per day
GBP400 - GBP401 per day

Greater Manchester

Contract

Added 07/08/2026
Reference: DC_BPM_0708_1786111484

Project Manager - (Manchester/ Preston)

Greater Manchester
Contract

Other similar jobs

Senior IT Project Manager - Business Technology Transformation

Added 06/08/2026

We are looking for an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to deliver business-led technology projects, including system implementations, upgrades, process improvements, data, and BI initiatives.Location: Doncaster (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite per week)Duration : 6 months (insinde IR 35)Key Requirements:Proven experience delivering end-to-end business technology projects from business case through to benefits realisation.Strong background managing internal, business-facing projects with direct stakeholder engagement.Experience delivering system implementations, upgrades, data migration, process improvement, and BI solutions.Strong supplier, risk, budget, governance, and delivery management skills.Ability to engage effectively with business stakeholders, internal teams, and third-party suppliers.Experience working in housebuilding, manufacturing, logistics, or similar commercial...

Learn more

Project Manager

Added 05/08/2026

Project Manager (Inside IR35 Contract)Housing Domain Experience MandatoryAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a leading UK organisation on an Inside IR35 contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a delivery-focused professional who can lead complex projects, manage diverse stakeholders, and drive successful outcomes across multiple workstreams.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the end-to-end delivery of projects, ensuring objectives are met on time and within budget.Manage project scope, risks, dependencies, timelines, and governance.Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels across the business.Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver business and technology initiatives.Provide regular project status updates and reporting to senior stakeholders.Drive collaboration...

Learn more

Senior Telecoms Project Manager/Architect

Added 05/08/2026

Our client is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager / Solution Architect to support the ongoing development of telecommunications-based solutions designed to combat fraud, scam calls, scam texts, and other nuisance communications.This is a highly visible role requiring a blend of telecommunications expertise, technical architecture, stakeholder engagement, project delivery, and supplier management. The successful consultant will act as the bridge between business stakeholders, industry participants, technology suppliers, and end users to ensure the successful design and delivery of technical solutions. Contract DetailsDay rate contractLong-term programme of workHybrid working modelApprox. 60-80% onsite attendance required in Dublin Key ResponsibilitiesSolution Design & ArchitectureGather...

Learn more

Senior Telecoms Technical Project Manager

Added 05/08/2026

Our client is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager / Solution Architect to support the ongoing development of telecommunications-based solutions designed to combat fraud, scam calls, scam texts, and other nuisance communications.This is a highly visible role requiring a blend of telecommunications expertise, technical architecture, stakeholder engagement, project delivery, and supplier management. The successful consultant will act as the bridge between business stakeholders, industry participants, technology suppliers, and end users to ensure the successful design and delivery of technical solutions. Contract Details Day rate contractUp to 5 days per weekLong-term programme of workHybrid working modelApprox. 60-80% onsite attendance required in...

Learn more

Marketing Project Manager

Added 31/07/2026

Global Campaign Project ManagerLocation: 100% RemoteContract: 12+ MonthsOverviewWe are seeking a Global Campaign Project Manager to support a leading global payments organization. This role is responsible for project planning, governance, dependency management, resource coordination, and operational oversight across SMB Marketing initiatives. The focus is on ensuring projects are planned, tracked, resourced, and delivered successfully across multiple teams.Required Qualifications5+ years of Project Management experience supporting marketing, digital, or cross-functional business initiativesMust have FinTech, Payments, Banking, or Financial Services industry experienceProven experience managing large-scale, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholdersStrong background in project planning, timeline management, risk mitigation, and dependency trackingExperience with Wrike...

Learn more

IT Project Manager

Added 31/07/2026

Project Manager - M365 Tenant Migration & AD TrustLocation: Hybrid / Manchester/Preston Contract: 12 Months Rate: GBP 290-330/dayWe're seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a strategic Microsoft 365 tenant-to-tenant migration and Active Directory Trust implementation programme.You'll be responsible for coordinating internal teams, business stakeholders, and third-party suppliers to deliver a complex migration covering:Active Directory TrustsIdentity MigrationExchange OnlineSharePoint OnlineOneDriveMicrosoft TeamsResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end delivery of the migration programmeManage project plans, milestones, RAID logs, and reportingCoordinate technical and business workstreamsManage suppliers and delivery partnersLead governance forums, steering groups, and stakeholder engagementOversee testing, pilot migrations, cutover planning, and go-live readinessSupport business change, communications, and...

Learn more

Campaign Operations Project Manager

Added 30/07/2026

Global Campaign Project ManagerLocation: 100% RemoteContract: 12+ MonthsOverviewWe are seeking a Global Campaign Project Manager to support a leading global payments organization. This role is responsible for project planning, governance, dependency management, resource coordination, and operational oversight across SMB Marketing initiatives.This is not a campaign strategy or activation role. The focus is on ensuring projects are planned, tracked, resourced, and delivered successfully across multiple teams.Required Qualifications5+ years of Project Management experience supporting marketing, digital, or cross-functional business initiativesMust have FinTech, Payments, Banking, or Financial Services industry experienceProven experience managing large-scale, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholdersStrong background in project planning, timeline...

Learn more

Packaging and Virtual Desktop Migration Project Manager

Added 30/07/2026

Project Manager - Application Packaging & Virtual Desktop Migration Initial 12 month contract role - Inside ir35Hybrid in the Preston/Manchester Area Key ResponsibilitiesLead the planning and delivery of application packaging and virtual desktop migration projects.Manage project plans, milestones, dependencies, RAID logs, and governance reporting.Coordinate packaging, testing, deployment, migration waves, and operational transition activities.Build strong relationships with business stakeholders, technical teams, and third-party suppliers.Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring timely resolution and escalation where required.Ensure delivery meets agreed quality standards, governance requirements, and business expectations.Produce regular status reports and present progress to senior stakeholders and project boards.Support business readiness and...

Learn more

Global Campaign Project Manager

Added 28/07/2026

Global Campaign Project ManagerLocation: 100% RemoteContract: 12+ MonthsOverviewWe are seeking a Global Campaign Project Manager to support a leading global payments organization. This role is responsible for project planning, governance, dependency management, resource coordination, and operational oversight across SMB Marketing initiatives.This is not a campaign strategy or activation role. The focus is on ensuring projects are planned, tracked, resourced, and delivered successfully across multiple teams.Required Qualifications5+ years of Project Management experience supporting marketing, digital, or cross-functional business initiativesMust have FinTech, Payments, Banking, or Financial Services industry experienceProven experience managing large-scale, cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholdersStrong background in project planning, timeline...

Learn more

Marketing Project Manager

Added 27/07/2026

The Global Campaign Project Manager is a dedicated project management role responsible for planning, coordinating, tracking, and governing marketing initiatives across the SMB Marketing organization. This position does not own campaign strategy, audience planning, activation, channel execution, campaign performance, or optimization. Instead, the role serves as the operational backbone of the organization by ensuring projects are properly planned, resourced, tracked, and delivered according to agreed timelines and priorities. The Global Campaign Project Manager works closely with Campaign Activation, Marketing Automation, Lifecycle Marketing, Insights, Data Operations, Solution Architecture, Commerce, Enablement, Technical SEO, Digital Experience, agency partners, and the Corporate Affairs Project...

Learn more

Global Campaign Project Manager

Added 27/07/2026

The Global Campaign Project Manager is a dedicated project management role responsible for planning, coordinating, tracking, and governing marketing initiatives across the SMB Marketing organization. This position does not own campaign strategy, audience planning, activation, channel execution, campaign performance, or optimization. Instead, the role serves as the operational backbone of the organization by ensuring projects are properly planned, resourced, tracked, and delivered according to agreed timelines and priorities. The Global Campaign Project Manager works closely with Campaign Activation, Marketing Automation, Lifecycle Marketing, Insights, Data Operations, Solution Architecture, Commerce, Enablement, Technical SEO, Digital Experience, agency partners, and the Corporate Affairs Project...

Learn more

Project Manager - Marketing Operations

Added 14/07/2026

Job Title: Project Manager - Marketing OperationsAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Project Manager - Marketing Operations to support a fast-paced global marketing organization within the financial technology and payments industry. This role is responsible for the operational planning, coordination, tracking, and governance of global marketing initiatives and campaigns, ensuring projects are delivered on time and aligned across multiple cross-functional teams.This is not a campaign strategy or execution role. Instead, you will serve as the operational lead responsible for project planning, timeline management, dependency tracking, resource coordination, risk management, stakeholder communication, and work management governance within Wrike.The ideal candidate...

Learn more

Project Manager - Marketing Operations

Added 14/07/2026

Job Title: Project Manager - Marketing OperationsAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Project Manager - Marketing Operations to support a fast-paced global marketing organization within the financial technology and payments industry. This role is responsible for the operational planning, coordination, tracking, and governance of global marketing initiatives and campaigns, ensuring projects are delivered on time and aligned across multiple cross-functional teams.This is not a campaign strategy or execution role. Instead, you will serve as the operational lead responsible for project planning, timeline management, dependency tracking, resource coordination, risk management, stakeholder communication, and work management governance within Wrike.The ideal candidate...

Learn more

Campaign Project Manager

Added 14/07/2026

Job Title: Campaign Project ManagerAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Campaign Project Manager to support a fast-paced SMB Marketing organization. This role is responsible for the operational planning, coordination, tracking, and governance of global marketing initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time and aligned across multiple cross-functional teams.This is not a campaign strategy or execution role. Instead, you will serve as the operational lead responsible for project planning, timeline management, dependency tracking, resource coordination, risk management, and work management governance within Wrike.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, and schedules for marketing initiatives.Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure projects...

Learn more

Campaign Project Manager

Added 14/07/2026

Job Title: Campaign Project ManagerAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Campaign Project Manager to support a fast-paced SMB Marketing organization. This role is responsible for the operational planning, coordination, tracking, and governance of global marketing initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time and aligned across multiple cross-functional teams.This is not a campaign strategy or execution role. Instead, you will serve as the operational lead responsible for project planning, timeline management, dependency tracking, resource coordination, risk management, and work management governance within Wrike.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, and schedules for marketing initiatives.Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure projects...

Learn more
At least 8 characters, 1 uppercase, 1 lowercase and 1 special character or number
Your file must be a doc, docx or pdf. No larger than 5MB.