Project Manager in Manchester

We are looking for an experienced and people‑focused Project Manager to join our Transformation and Resources directorate on a 12-month fixed-term basis. This role plays a key part in delivering meaningful change across the organisation. You will help ensure that transformation initiatives are well planned, delivered on time, and create real benefits for colleagues, customers and communities. If you enjoy leading projects from concept through to delivery, bringing people together and using insight to drive improvement, this could be the role for you.

Please note this role is for a fixed-term contract ending 30th April 2027.

What you will be doing:

• Leading transformation projects from planning through to delivery and evaluation, in line with our Agile based project framework.
• Developing and maintaining project plans, RAID logs, communication plans and benefits frameworks.
• Providing clear and timely project reporting that supports governance, decision making and oversight.
• Supporting the Programme Manager by identifying dependencies, resourcing needs and delivery constraints.
• Coaching and mentoring project team members to ensure high‑quality project documentation and strong delivery discipline.
• Keeping stakeholders engaged through clear, tailored communication and regular updates.
• Working collaboratively across departments, and with external partners where required, to deliver integrated project outcomes.
• Using data, insight and customer and colleague feedback to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement.
• Leading and supporting a small team which may include a Junior Project Manager and a Project Support Officer.

What we are looking for:

• A professional project management qualification, such as PRINCE2 or Agile, or willingness to work towards one.
• Proven experience delivering complex projects and achieving measurable benefits.
• Experience supporting colleagues through change and working confidently at all levels of the organisation.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement, including capturing feedback and insight from customers and colleagues.
• Comfortable working with data to support evidence‑based decision making.
• Creative communication skills and the ability to develop engaging project messaging.

Why this role matters:

This role is central to delivering our Corporate Plan and ensuring change is approached in a collaborative, structured and people‑focused way. Your work will help modernise services, improve the customer experience and shape how we evolve as an organisation while supporting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Application Deadline: Sunday 29th March 2026

Please note the above date is subject to change, and the advert may be closed early depending on applications received. If you are interested in applying, don't wait!

As an Investors in People Health & Wellbeing recognised employer we offer a wide range of benefits such as:

• 25 days Annual Leave, rising to 30 with length of service and subject to approval the option to buy and sell additional annual leave.
• Enhanced leave options for Maternity, Paternity, Adoption & Shared Parental Leave.
• Enhanced Pension scheme contributions.
• Our Health Care Plan gives you money back for dental, optical, therapy costs and more.
• Subsidised Healthy Living benefits i.e. gym membership or yoga classes.
• Subsidised Leisure Learning benefits i.e. finance towards driving lessons or learning a new language.
• Car Lease Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme.
• Volunteering days in the local community.
• We offer a Salary Sacrifice Pension option.

About Us:

Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG) manages almost 14,000 properties, providing homes for more than 29,000 people in Wythenshawe, South Manchester. We are committed to investing in the health, wellbeing and development of colleagues, who we will reward fairly and empower and trust to deliver their best work for the benefit of WCHG, our customers and stakeholders. WCHG is an inclusive employer of choice, where differences are recognised as strengths in delivering our purpose. WCHG operates anonymous recruitment selection practices. A disability confident employer WCHG will work to make reasonable adjustments where possible throughout its employment processes. Our purpose is to provide good quality homes and services to our customers and leaseholders and to play a leading role in creating safer, healthier communities. WCHG boasts an impressive development portfolio which aims to deliver on average 1,100 new homes over the next five years with £195m estimated investment, leaving a lasting legacy in our communities.