Project Manager in Glasgow

Are you a skilled communicator with a natural ability to influence, motivate and lead others and ready for a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity for a professional, hands-on Project Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis to deliver key systems and business process change projects, and to develop our programme management capability for ongoing technology and business process transformation.

This role can be based in any of our offices across Scotland (Elgin, Peterhead, Aberdeen, Dundee, Airdrie, Glasgow, Dumbarton, Irvine or Galashiels) or as part of our hybrid working model. There will be occasional travel across our branches (travel expenses reimbursed as set out in Cornerstone's expense policy).

The Role

We have an ongoing project which we need you to lead: Our HR and Payroll System implementation is already underway: selecting a product to implement the HR module this year and the payroll and expenses modules in 2027. You will step into the hands-on PM role to ensure our plan is robust and drive it through to completion in 2027. Our HR and payroll processes and data are complex, with data flowing through multiple systems and complex integrations. You must have an aptitude for understanding and streamlining end-to-end processes, manage multi-functional (HR, finance, IT) stakeholders, and problem-solve on the go. It is also a very exciting time to join us as we have just entered a new strategy period, and part of the role will involve developing a programme management approach to strategic change within our charity.

About You

• Experienced project manager, able to create and maintain cohesive project plans using a project management tool such as MS Project or similar to manage tasks, resources, schedules and create reports.
• Experience in implementing HR and Payroll software and managing the business processes and wider change implications.
• Skilled communicator, able to assertively negotiate, influence with diplomacy and tact to progress the project objectives.
• Able to motivate people with management and leadership abilities, ensuring teams work collaboratively to meet deadlines.
• Knowledgeable about change management practices, and techniques for effective management of change.
• Excellent at planning and organisation, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Committed to professionalism and quality, with a practical, solution-focused approach.

It would be a benefit if you also have

• A project management qualification such as Prince2 Practitioner, PMQ, PMP.
• Knowledge and experience of the health and social care or third sector.

About us

Cornerstone is one of Scotland's largest charities with 45 years' experience providing great care and support for adults and children with various support needs across Scotland. We operate over 18 local authorities in Scotland and provide a wide range of services to over 2,000 individuals each year. Our focus is to encourage social inclusion, reduce loneliness, and improve health, independence and wellbeing by working closely with the people we support and their families.

Our strategic aims

• Become an expert provider of services to people with learning disabilities, autism and complex care needs.
• Be the best employer in social care in Scotland.
• Achieve stability and sustainability to support future developments.

Do you have what it takes? What are you waiting for? Apply today! We’d love to hear from you. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview on Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 1st July 2026. Have any questions? Please contact Lesley DeJager, our Director of People & Culture: lesley.dejager@cornerstone.org.uk. The successful candidate will be subject to a Level 2 Disclosure check through Disclosure Scotland.