Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager Location: Warwick/ Wokingham About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their dynamic Major Programme Delivery team within the Transformation & Major Projects…

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Posted 6 October 2026

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Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Warwick/ Wokingham

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their dynamic Major Programme Delivery team within the Transformation & Major Projects Directorate. This role plays a pivotal part in executing major initiatives that align with the organisation's strategic objectives, ensuring high standards of governance and outcomes. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of programmes and projects, utilising their expertise to drive success.

Key Accountabilities:

Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
Develop comprehensive project plans and schedules while managing dependencies and critical paths.
Organise required resources and manage project team members, assigning individual responsibilities.
Coordinate with internal teams and third-party vendors to ensure seamless task delivery.
Monitor and track project progress, identifying risks and escalating issues as necessary.
Prepare and deliver project reports, proposals, and presentations to stakeholders.
Communicate effectively to ensure engagement and alignment among all key stakeholders.
Track project costs to ensure completion within the approved budget.
Ensure that deliverables meet the required standards for time, quality, and cost.

What We're Looking For

Proven experience delivering projects within complex or operationally critical environments.
Strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.
Experience working with both Waterfall and Agile delivery methodologies.
Excellent planning, organisation, and project control skills.
Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.
The ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
A proactive, adaptable, and continuous improvement mindset.
High attention to detail and a structured approach to project delivery.

Skills & Qualifications

Professional Project Management certification such as PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent.
Demonstrable experience managing end-to-end project delivery.
Strong understanding of project management frameworks and best practices.
Experience using project management tools, including Microsoft Project.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of an organisation.

What's in it for You?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation and work on projects that deliver real business impact. You'll have the chance to contribute to large-scale transformation initiatives, collaborate with experienced professionals, and further develop your project management career.

Why This Role? This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Project Manager to contribute to transformative projects that make a real impact. If you are ready to take on this challenge and be part of a forward-thinking organisation, this role is for you!

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your application detailing your experience and qualifications. Our client values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Embrace the chance to lead major programmes and shape the future with our client!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention

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