Project Manager, IT Project Manager

Project Manager
£46,889 per annum - Grade 8
Leeds / Hybrid
Full time / Permanent - 37 hours per week
Closing date – 15 March at 23:55
Please note that the Combined Authority will consider requests for part-time working and/or job share. We currently have a vacancy for a Project Manager to join our Data Programme team as part of the wider Bus Reform Programme.
As Project Manager focusing on IT and Bus Reform, you will collaborate with a network of internal and external stakeholders. This includes business analysts, technical partner specialists, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Workstream Leads across all delivery areas, and other Project Managers. You will play a central role in coordinating these groups to ensure alignment, drive progress, and support the successful delivery of project outcomes.
This is a broad and varied opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to play a central role across multiple high-profile work streams, each focused on delivering the digital products and systems essential to the successful implementation of bus franchising.
The Bus Reform programme is a flagship priority for the Mayor of West Yorkshire, bringing with it high visibility, strong political backing and a unique platform to influence a landmark regional initiative. This is not only a major project to deliver - it’s a rare chance to help shape the future of public transport for an entire region. This once in a generation, multi million pound programme will reshape how bus services operate across the whole of West Yorkshire, creating a more integrated, reliable and passenger-focused network.

As the project progresses, it is expected to attract significant regional investment, giving our new ICT Project Manager the chance to contribute to one of the most ambitious transport reforms in the region whilst also benefiting from substantial opportunities for professional growth.
Please note that interviews will be held Tuesday 24 March.
Our Offer

· Work your way – From flexible and agile working options, including a generous flexi-time scheme to help you balance your personal life and career.

· Time to recharge – Enjoy 28 days of annual leave (with increases based on length of service), plus all Bank Holidays.

· Free greener travel across West Yorkshire – Cover your commute sustainably with unlimited free bus and rail travel using the MCard (Zones 1–5).

· Secure your future – Benefit from a highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.

· Investing in you – Take advantage of fully funded professional development, regular training, and up to 3 paid volunteering days per year.

· Grow with us – Incremental salary progression for most roles and annual cost of living increases.

· Family first – We offer enhanced parental and bereavement leave, plus other family-friendly policies to support you when it matters most.

· Your wellbeing, our priority – Access 24/7 free confidential counselling services and the Headspace app for you and up to 5 family or friends.

· Modern workspace in a prime location – Work in bright, contemporary offices just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station, fully equipped with the latest tech.

The Role
Reporting into the Data Programme Lead, your key responsibilities will include:

· Lead the planning and delivery of medium/high profile IT projects which form part of a wider business transformation programme for the organisation, including ERP implementation, Azure migration, data platform implementation, CRM development, ICT procurements, service management and digitising services.

· Develop detailed ICT systems requirement specifications and Business cases to achieve key business outcomes and meet user needs.

· Ensure that project management procedures are followed in accordance with the Assurance Framework and that reports are planned and prepared for the relevant governance and committee meetings in a timely manner.
Please review the Role Profile for more information about the responsibilities.
About You
You will have the following key skills, attributes, education and experience:

· Educated to a degree level or have equivalent practical experience of working in a similar role.

· Experience of prioritising,…