At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead transformative projects in the public sector and ensure high-quality delivery.
- Company: Join Vargo, a dynamic company making a real difference in public services.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, predominantly remote work, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Flexible working with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make an impact on public sector transformation while working with diverse teams.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management within complex environments and strong stakeholder engagement skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Job Description
Location: predominantly remote, every 3 weeks for a couple of days onsite in Newport.
Job type: contract
Day rate: outside of IR35, up to £500 day rate
Vargo is recruiting an experienced Project Manager to lead delivery within a service-transforming part of a wider multi-million-pound public sector programme.
The successful candidate will manage day-to-day delivery within a defined service or workstream, ensuring alignment with programme objectives, GDS standards and organisational governance requirements.
You will work closely with service leads, product managers, business analysts, service designers and technical teams to deliver high-quality outcomes at pace.
This role requires strong delivery discipline, stakeholder engagement capability and experience operating in complex public sector environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead delivery of a defined service or workstream within a wider transformation programme.
- Develop and maintain project plans, milestones and delivery roadmaps.
- Manage scope, timelines, risks, issues and dependencies.
- Ensure delivery aligns with GDS lifecycle phases (Discovery, Alpha, Beta, Live).
- Drive progress and accountability across multidisciplinary teams.
- Apply programme governance within the service workstream.
- Provide accurate and timely reporting to the Programme Manager and governance forums.
- Identify, manage and escalate risks and issues appropriately.
- Maintain clear documentation and audit trails in line with public sector standards.
- Work closely with service owners, operational leads and frontline teams.
- Facilitate workshops, planning sessions and stakeholder meetings.
- Support business readiness, transition and operational embedding.
- Manage organisational complexity and competing priorities.
- Financial & Resource Management
- Manage project budgets and resource allocation within delegated authority.
- Track forecasts and maintain effective financial control.
- Support supplier management where required.
Essential Experience
- Proven experience delivering projects in complex public sector environments.
- Experience in digital or service transformation programmes.
- Strong understanding of GDS service standards and agile delivery principles.
- Experience managing risks, dependencies and reporting within structured governance frameworks.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Ability to balance delivery pace with quality and assurance requirements.
- Background in consultancy or client-facing delivery roles.
- Knowledge of service transition and operational readiness planning.
- PRINCE2, MSP, Agile or equivalent project delivery certifications.
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Senior Project Manager employer: Vargo Group
Vargo is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, perfect for a Senior Product Manager looking to make a meaningful impact. With the flexibility of remote work across the UK and opportunities for professional growth through coaching and mentoring, employees are empowered to thrive in their roles while contributing to significant government digital transformation projects. The company values continuous improvement and strong stakeholder relationships, making it an ideal environment for those seeking rewarding and dynamic employment.
