Huntingdonshire District Council
Senior Project Manager
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Senior Project Lead – Local Government Reorganisation Programme
About Huntingdonshire District Council Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is committed to delivering high-quality services by employing the most talented, dedicated individuals. Located in the dynamic Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, we’re an innovative local authority where residents shape our decisions.
Drawing on our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), we prioritise customer focus, ensuring our teams deliver excellence through shared purpose and collaboration.
Job Purpose
The Senior Project Lead will act as a strategic escalation point and leadership authority for projects tied to the Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) programmes. Your role includes:
- Delivering aligned programmes of work through integrated collaboration with senior managers across multiple local authorities.
- Ensuring defined projects are managed, governed, and successfully implemented per the LGR strategy.
- Serving as a critical link between senior stakeholders, project teams, and the transition process, maintaining clear communication regarding deliverables.
- Applying HDC’s standardised project management framework to ensure consistency in project governance and execution.
- Assigning and monitoring financial and human resources within allocated budgets, adjusting as necessary to secure successful project outcomes.
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Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Programme Management
- Lead project delivery through stakeholder engagement, planning, and risk management to meet deadlines and outcomes.
- Align projects with the Head of Service’ objectives while maintaining an up-to-date project plan.
- Coordinate resources and personnel across distribution and designate project responsibilities to support timely completion.
- Track and assess risks and issues, ensuring transparent documentation and timely action reporting.
Financial & Benefit Realisation
- Monitor business, financial, and non-financial benefits across projects.
- Provide reports on benefits tracking to senior management.
- Train Business Analysts and Project Management staff on benefit realisation methodologies.
Service & People Management
- Collaborate with stakeholders to collect and meet business requirements.
- Drive the implementation of critical business activities as per project directives.
Stakeholder Communications & Governance
- Lead and facilitate project team meetings and board discussions, including recording decisions and actions.
- Simplify and communicate complex project information to diverse stakeholders.
- Ensure reported deliverables are understood and adopted by change recipients.
People Management
- Matrix oversee staff in line and cross-project roles, ensuring occupational development and workload balance.
- Monitor team well-being and training needs, aligning with broader service goals.
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About You
We seek a self-motivated project leader with:
- A degree or equivalent professional experience at a Senior Project Manager (PM) level, including leading complex programmes.
- Relevant qualifications in project/programme management (e.g., Prince2).
- Ability to work in the UK (right-to-work eligibility mandatory—no sponsorship available).
Additional Notes
- Application Method: Submit via the official job portal before 9am 24 July 2026. This remains a rolling campaign—suitable applications may expedite its closure.
- Work Arrangement: Primarily hybrid, though in-office presence (at least two days weekly) supports collaboration. Some projects may require on-site commitment.
- Application Assistance: Query the Recruitment Team at: recruitment@huntingdonshire.gov.uk
Why Join HDC?
- Dedication to Diversity & Inclusion: Embracing difference fuels innovation and enriches our service culture.
- Work-Life Flexibility: Our flexitime policy upholds equilibrium between performance and personal commitments.
- Growth Opportunities: Develop in a supportive environment centred on employee empowerment and continuous improvement.
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