DTS Project Manager

Final date to receive applications: 1 November 2026

Department: Digital & Technology Services

Employment Type: Fixed Term
- Full Time

Location: Sheffield Head Office

Reporting To: Rebecca Roe

Compensation: £47,181 - £50,269 / year

• Hours: 37 hours per week (full time) Part time will also be considered
• Contract: Fixed Term – 9 months (with potential to extend)
• Salary: Grade 10 £ 47,181 - £50,269
• Location: Sheffield (This is a hybrid role)

Deliver the Technology Behind One of the UK's Biggest Public Transport Transformations

At the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA), we're delivering a once-in-a-generation transformation programme that will reshape public transport across our region.

Bus Franchising will fundamentally change how bus services operate across South Yorkshire, creating a more connected, accessible and customer-focused network for the people who live, work and travel here. Alongside this, we're modernising digital services, investing in data and technology capabilities, and delivering major programmes that will support economic growth and improve outcomes for over 1.4 million residents.

We're looking for talented DTS Project Managers to join our growing Digital & Technology Services team and help deliver the technology, systems and business change that will make this vision a reality. Whether your experience lies in technology delivery, large-scale transformation, digital services or complex stakeholder environments, this is an opportunity to work on projects that have genuine regional impact.

As a DTS Project Manager, you'll be at the heart of delivering critical technology and business change initiatives that support the successful implementation of South Yorkshire's Bus Franchising Programme and wider digital transformation ambitions. You'll lead projects from concept through to delivery, working with technical specialists, suppliers, operational teams and senior stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes. No two days will be the same, with projects spanning customer experience, ticketing, digital platforms, data and business intelligence, operational systems and corporate services.

You'll have the opportunity to:

• Deliver high-profile technology and transformation projects that support the launch of Bus Franchising in South Yorkshire.
• Work across a diverse portfolio including customer platforms, data and reporting, ticketing systems, operational technologies and digital services.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, suppliers and delivery teams to drive progress and remove barriers.
• Help shape how digital and technology projects are delivered across SYMCA.
• Play a key role in ensuring services are ready for successful implementation, adoption and long-term success.

You'll be someone who enjoys bringing people together, creating clarity from complexity and driving projects forward with confidence and enthusiasm.

Whether managing competing priorities, engaging stakeholders or navigating challenging delivery environments, you're motivated by achieving meaningful outcomes and seeing your work make a tangible difference.

We're particularly interested in someone who:

• Thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments where collaboration is essential.
• Builds strong relationships and earns credibility with stakeholders at all levels.
• Balances attention to detail with a focus on the bigger organisational picture.
• Enjoys solving problems, overcoming obstacles and finding practical solutions.
• Has a passion for delivering change that improves services for customers and communities.

Why Join SYMCA?

There are few opportunities to work on programmes of this scale and significance within local government.

At SYMCA, you'll be joining an organisation with bold…