Senior Digital Project Manager | Full Time | Preston

Salary: 46142 - 51356 per annum Permanent Full time 37 hours per week Preston

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

Were 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 Were 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 youre passionate about digital transformation and want to make a real difference for Lancashire wed love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 04/12/2025 Interview Date: 15/12/2025

Application review is ongoing so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this exciting opportunity.

Why join us

By joining Lancashire County Council you can shape the career path that is right for you with the opportunity to gain personal and professional qualifications coaching and mentoring Lancashire County Council really is the place where you can have the career youve always wanted.

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

• A competitive salary and Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions and optional Additional Voluntary Contributions.
• A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave which rises 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.

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

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