Project Manager, Data Science Manager

A leading consultancy partner is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join at the very beginning of a three‑year public sector digital transformation programme for one of their key clients. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role from day one, shaping delivery approaches and driving progress across a complex, multi‑workstream environment.

• ✅ You influence delivery processes, governance rhythm and planning cadence from day one
• ✅ You build early relationships with senior public‑sector stakeholders
• ✅ You shape how Discovery → Alpha → Beta → Live align to GDS service standards
• ✅ You embed best‑practice delivery, assurance and documentation approaches early

• ➡️ Leading day‑to‑day delivery across a defined service/workstream within a wider transformation programme
• ➡️ Managing scope, risks, issues, dependencies, plans and delivery milestones
• ➡️ Ensuring alignment to GDS lifecycle phases (Discovery, Alpha, Beta, Live)
• ➡️ Facilitating workshops, planning sessions and stakeholder meetings across operational, design, product and technical teams
• ➡️ Overseeing governance reporting, documentation and public‑sector audit requirements
• ➡️ Supporting business readiness, transition and operational embedding
• ➡️ Managing project budgets, forecasts and resource allocations within delegated authority

• ✔️ Proven experience delivering projects in complex public‑sector environments
• ✔️ Strong understanding of GDS standards and agile delivery principles
• ✔️ Skilled communicator with confident stakeholder engagement capability
• ✔️ Able to manage structured governance, reporting and risk/issue frameworks
• ✔️ Background in consultancy or client‑facing delivery roles
• ✔️ PRINCE2, MSP, Agile or equivalent certifications (desirable)
• ✔️ Eligibility to secure SC Clearance

Hybrid – Liverpool (occasional travel to London).

If you're looking to work on high‑impact public services in a collaborative, values‑driven environment built around curiosity, drive, transparency and bravery, then this could be the opportunity for you.