Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Job Title:
Project Manager

Salary: £40,532 - £43,648 per annum

35 Hours per Week

Location:
Wildwood, Worcester

Team:
Major Projects, Economy & Infrastructure

Permanent

Please ensure that you inform your current manager that you are applying for this role

Are you an experienced Project Manager ready to make a meaningful impact across Worcestershire? We’re looking for a confident, motivated professional to join our Major Projects team and help deliver some of the county’s most high-profile and complex programmes.

As a Project Manager (PO2), you will play a key role in shaping, managing and delivering major infrastructure projects that support the county’s growth. Working within our Economy & Infrastructure Directorate
, you’ll lead on a range of projects, ensuring they meet agreed standards, follow the Project Operating Model, and deliver real benefits for our residents and communities.

• Lead, manage and deliver major projects and work packages to time, cost and quality standards (PRINCE2 principles).
• Produce and maintain high‑quality project documentation, business cases, and reports for senior stakeholders, including Councillors and Directors.
• Ensure strong project governance, effective decision‑making, and adherence to approval processes.
• Manage and develop a small team of Project Support Officers and external resources.
• Support change management activity across the directorate, helping embed the Project Operating Model.
• Coordinate monitoring and evaluation activity, lessons learned, project checklists and legally disclosable information.
• Manage project budgets effectively, ensuring accurate forecasting and value for money.
• Build strong working relationships with a wide range of internal and external partners.

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• Extensive experience managing large projects/programmes in complex organisations—public or large private sector, delivering outcomes to time, cost and quality.
• Significant experience managing stakeholders across multiple organisations.
• Substantial people management experience and the ability to develop high‑performing teams.

• Expert knowledge of resource planning, process re‑engineering and change management.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex information and present options.
• Outstanding organisational, communication and report‑writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including MS Project and Visio.
• Ability to work with confidentiality and political awareness.

• A recognised project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM) and significant practical experience.
• Level 6 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.

For further information please contact Miriam Gorman
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You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage

• Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us?

Some of these offers include:

• Great Holiday Entitlement:As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years.
  
  If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme:The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development:We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working:We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.

The County Council iscommittedto equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Final date to receive applications:
Friday 3rd April 2026 5pm

Anticipated Interview Date:
Wednesday 15th April 2026

PO2 Project Manager JD PS February