Lead Digital Project Manager

We're looking for driven and passionate Lead Digital Project Managers who can build digital capability, lead complex product delivery, and deliver successful outcomes.

Our Digital Project Managers use a range of skills and methodologies, managing multi-functional delivery teams to deliver change, maintain our core applications and deliver new services that support the lives of millions of people.

We have many exciting opportunities for you to join us at DWP Digital, you will join a flourishing, supportive delivery community delivering some of the largest digital transformations in Europe.

A Lead Digital Project Manager will manage end-to-end delivery of multiple programmes or projects in parallel that are high risk, or which have significant business impact, that will need to be delivered on time, under strict scope and cost constraints.

You'll ensure programmes or projects are commercially viable and deliver value, considering impacts and opportunities for existing services.

You'll manage risks, issues, and dependencies (external and internal) for complex programmes and coach other members of the Digital Project Management community to help them manage risks and issues effectively.

You'll manage team dynamics, leading by example, demonstrating the right behaviours. Deal with conflict and helps establish a positive team culture.

You'll manage stakeholder relationships at the most senior level, helping resolve strategic risks, issues and conflicts.

You'll help set priorities for the programme and help and support other members of the Digital Project Manager community to navigate complex stakeholder environment.

You'll manage supplier relationships at a strategic level, helping resolve complex or high-risk commercial issues and ensuring value for money for the department.