Senior Digital Project Manager

Description

Salary: £46,142 - £51,356 per annum | Permanent, Full time 37 hours per week | Preston/Hybrid

Are you ready to lead complex digital transformation at Lancashire County Council?

We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Digital Project Manager to deliver digital projects that modernise council working practices and improve the experience for our residents and staff.

As a Senior Digital Project Manager You Will

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex digital projects from discovery to implementation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to embed digital solutions that deliver real business value.
• Take personal ownership of timelines, outcomes, and stakeholder communications, proactively managing risks and issues.
• Operate within frameworks such as Agile, PRINCE2, and MSP, ensuring robust governance and reporting.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Relevant professional qualification (e.g., PRINCE2 Practitioner, MSP, Agile) or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record of delivering complex digital projects and realising benefits in a large organisation.
• Strong experience in business case development, risk and issue management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent project management, communication, and leadership skills, with a proactive and flexible approach.
  
  

If you’re passionate about digital transformation and want to make a real difference for Lancashire, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 02/05/2026

Why join us?

By joining Lancashire County Council, you can shape the career path that is right for you, with opportunities to gain personal and professional qualifications, coaching, and mentoring. Lancashire County Council truly is the place where you can have the career you've always wanted.

In return for your passion and expertise, we offer a generous benefits package, which includes:

• A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave, which increases with length of service. You will also be entitled to 8 Bank Holidays, 2 additional statutory Bank Holidays, and have the option to buy additional leave each year.
• Our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup, allowing you to access discounts with a range of UK retailers, saving on everything from weekly food shops to white goods and cars.
• Access to fantastic development and career opportunities.
  
  

Please ensure you upload a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the criteria for the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.