Interim National Projects Manager

Interim National Projects Manager

• Location: Negotiable
• Job Type: Contract role until end March 2026
• Daily Rate: £400 per day

The role of Interim National Projects Manager is crucial for managing a portfolio of commercially focused projects and developing Treasury Green Book business cases, ensuring the adaptability and sustainability of our organisation in championing historic places.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

• Manage the planning and startup of various projects, focusing on income generation and commercial viability.
• Utilize project and programme management tools and controls for project initiation, design, progress monitoring, risk and issue management, and stakeholder communication.
• Develop effective working relationships across departments to ensure seamless project management.
• Collaborate with Public Engagement, Policy and Evidence, and Corporate Services Groups to ensure effective internal and external communication of projects.
• Support the Head of Major Projects in developing and implementing additional projects and programmes, demonstrating entrepreneurial and agile approaches to new work requests.
• Participate actively in Project Boards and Working Groups, offering innovative solutions and managing project delivery and reporting.
• Work closely with the analytics department to integrate evaluation into projects, including post-project analysis and lessons learned.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Demonstrable experience in planning, delivery, and closure of multiple concurrent projects using recognised methodologies (e.g., Prince2, APM PMQ, Agile).
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in developing commercial strategies and negotiating contracts.
• Experience in contributing to Treasury Green Book business cases.
• Proven budget management skills and experience in procurement and contract management, including risk management.
• Excellent digital skills, particularly with Microsoft 365.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of clearly presenting data and conclusions.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to identify interdependencies between projects.
• Effective ICT skills across common applications.

Interested and available immediately to start? Apply online today or contact Jo Aldred at REED for further information