Senior Project Manager

Capita

. Manage end-to-end execution of complex projects from initiation through design, delivery, and successful implementation .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex projects from initiation to implementation, ensuring delivery within time, cost, and quality parameters while effectively leading teams and managing stakeholder relationships.

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Project ManagementLeadership SkillsStakeholder ManagementPRINCE2 MethodologyAgile Methodology

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningBudget ManagementResource AllocationChange ManagementBenefits Realisation StrategyProject ControlsRisk ManagementInterdependency ManagementTeam DevelopmentPerformance Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam ManagementVision CascadingRelationship ManagementDecision-Making

Industry Keywords

Structured Project Management EnvironmentComplex ProjectsProject ExecutionGovernanceDelivery Methodologies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage end-to-end execution of complex projects from initiation through design, delivery, and successful implementation
Achieve agreed business outcomes within time, cost, and quality parameters
Manage and lead projects and project teams day to day
Provide effective leadership and management controls
Design project structure and organisation appropriate to project stage
Set delivery methodologies and project controls
Lead projects to deliver agreed outcomes within constraints
Support governance and decision-making
Identify, measure, track, and ensure ownership of benefits
Develop and monitor Benefits Realisation Strategy against the business case
Develop mitigating actions and escalate as appropriate
Manage interdependencies with related projects
Develop and track project delivery within budget
Identify skill requirements and deploy and develop resources
Potentially manage a medium-sized team
Maintain effective change management processes and document agreed changes to deliverables
Promote individual and team performance
Cascade vision and translate it into team delivery objectives
Identify and manage stakeholder relationships and senior-level support
Manage internal and external relationships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience as a Project Manager, with a track record of delivering complex projects on time, within budget, and to required quality standards
Excellent project management skills, including creating and managing project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation
Leadership and team management skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience working in a structured project management environment
Understanding of project management methodologies such as PRINCE2 and Agile

Benefits

Comp & perks

A competitive basic salary
Work from home
23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
A paid day out of the office for volunteering for charity partners or a cause of your choice
Auto-enrolment to the company pension
Life assurance
Cycle2work scheme
15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave
Two weeks’ paternity pay
Voluntary benefits including discounts on retail and socialising, health and wellbeing, travel and technology
Access to Employee Network Groups
Career growth and opportunities to expand skills, explore new paths, and advance your career
Inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment
Reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process