Digital Project Manager (hybrid)

Role: Digital Project Manager

Position: Contract

Location: Leiston, Suffolk (hybrid)

Days on Site: 1-3 TBC

Duration: Approx until 31st Dec 2026

Pay: 450 PAYE - 669 Umbrella

Job Purpose / Overview

The Project Manager is responsible for delivering new business capabilities through the successful planning, execution, and oversight of Digital & IT projects within project.

Reporting to the Digital Construction Programme ManagerDigital Construction Programme Mnaager in the SZC Digital & IT Delivery function, this role will oversee multiple IT and business change projects-ensuring delivery to agreed time, cost, and quality baselines. The post holder will work closely with stakeholders across project, Tier 1 suppliers, and delivery partners to deliver critical infrastructure, applications, and change initiatives that enable strategic objectives.

Principal Accountabilities

• Lead the definition, planning, execution, and closure of SZC Digital & IT projects to baselined time, cost, and quality targets.
• Develop and maintain Project Initiation Documents (PIDs), ensuring robust cost, schedule, and resource estimation.
• Oversee delivery partners and suppliers, ensuring quality and contractual commitments are met.
• Produce and maintain detailed project schedules, managing critical paths, dependencies, and resourcing.
• Manage all project lifecycle phases: design, build, test, deployment, business readiness, and post go-live support.
• Track and manage project risks, issues, and change requests, escalating to the Digital Construction Programme ManagerDigital Construction Manager as required.
• Ensure effective stakeholder engagement and communications to secure buy-in and support.
• Ensure projects comply with SZC governance, information security, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide accurate, timely reporting to the Digital Construction Programme Manager, PMO, and governance boards.
• Support lessons learned and continuous improvement across the Delivery function.

Dimensions

The Project Manager will typically manage 2-4 concurrent projects, ranging from 50k to 1.5m in value, lasting from several months to multiple years. They will oversee multi-disciplinary teams, including internal SZC staff, embedded contractors, Tier 1 supplier teams, and third-party delivery partners.

Location

The Project Manager role will be based at the Sizewell C site in leiston however work can usually be performed using a hybrid working model (typically 2-3 days per week on office). Travel to construction sites at SZC as well as other satellite locations near to Sizewell C will be required for meetings held 'face to face' and collaborative working.

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Prince2 Practitioner, APM or equivalent).
• Skilled in MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure, applications, and digital service delivery.
• Strong vendor and supplier management capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.

Desirable

• Familiarity with Agile delivery practices.
• Understanding of ITIL and service transition processes.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience delivering complex IT or business change projects in regulated or safety-critical industries.
• Experience managing budgets up to 1.5m.
• Proven ability to lead multi-vendor and multi-discipline delivery teams.
• Ability to balance compliance requirements with pragmatic delivery decisions.
• Strong leadership and team motivation skills.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic project environment.

Desirable

• Previous experience in the nuclear, energy, or major infrastructure sectors.
• Familiarity with EDF Group IT governance processes and standards.
• Previous experience delivering in construction or engineering project environments.
• Ability to promote continuous improvement across project teams.

Application Information:

If this sounds of interest, please APPLY NOW with your CV and a cover letter highlighting your suitability for this exciting role.

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