Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Location:

Northallerton, North Yorkshire– Hybrid

Are you a natural planner and organiser who enjoys working with people and driving change? Join North Yorkshire Council’s Transformation Service and help deliver high‑impact projects.

The role is Hybrid working with a combination of home working together with minimum 2 days per week in an office base at one of our newly formed local transformation hubs at Northallerton, Harrogate, Scarborough and Selby.

The core focus of this job is to manage, with direction, the planning and implementation of designated projects and ensure they are delivered on time and within budget. This will involve working with a wide variety of stakeholders, coordinating project resources through the delivery stages of agreed projects using the council’s established project management methodology. Postholders at the higher level of this career‑graded role will take on more complex and/or higher‑priority projects and will operate with greater autonomy.

Whether you’re experienced or just starting out, this career‑graded role offers real development opportunities and the chance to work on a wide range of projects, from social care and housing to HR, finance, and technology.

• Support the delivery of projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards, using established project‑management methodologies and documentation practices.
• Monitor project progress, produce regular reports, and proactively identify and manage risks, issues, and changes, escalating when necessary.
• Contribute to service improvement initiatives and lead project reviews and lessons learned to enhance future project outcomes.
• Assist in managing project budgets, direct multi‑skilled teams, and ensure efficient use of resources to meet delivery goals.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and third parties, manage project staff, and foster a collaborative, accountable, and high‑performing team environment.

We’re looking for individuals with strong transferable skills who are ready to grow their careers in project management.

• Problem solving
• Ability to engage key stakeholders
• A background in project management and a relevant qualification is helpful but not essential as we value potential, passion, and a collaborative mindset.

When you join us, you are entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your position.

• Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days rising to 34 days (pro‑rata) per year with continued service, plus public holidays.
• Pension: save for your retirement with our generous local government pension scheme with a 15.1% contribution.
• Fitness & Rewards:
  Fitness discounts with various Gyms across the county.
• Stay on top of your game and save £££.
• Lifestyle Savings: explore a huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high‑street and online retailers.

Learn more via our Transformation Campaign Page.

NYC is committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment.

North Yorkshire Council’s purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services, we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.