Lead Project Manager Full Time NEW

Lead Project Manager (Contract) – Inside IR35💼 Duration: Initial 3-6 months📍 Location: Hybrid📅 Start Date: ASAP💷 Day Rate: £550 per day inside IR35Overview:We are seeking an experienced Lead Project Manager to drive delivery across a series of efficiency-focused initiatives, including Health Information Share, Text-to-Speech, and Intelligent Audit.This role will play a critical part in ensuring successful end-to-end delivery of complex, data-driven and technology-enabled programmes, working closely with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, regulated environment.The successful candidate will combine strong delivery leadership with technical awareness, enabling teams to meet tight deadlines, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality outcomes within budget.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the delivery of multiple concurrent initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, timelines, and budget constraintsCollaborate with business and technical stakeholders to define scope, priorities, and delivery plans across complex workstreamsDrive delivery using a blend of Agile, Waterfall, and Lean methodologies, adapting approaches to suit programme needsFacilitate Agile ceremonies, governance forums, workshops, and stakeholder engagement sessionsProactively identify, manage, and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies through structured approaches such as RAID logsAct as the key interface between technical teams and business stakeholders, managing expectations and resolving conflictsDevelop and maintain delivery roadmaps, milestones, and performance metrics to ensure operational efficiencyProvide clear and consistent reporting on progress, financials, risks, and outcomes to senior stakeholdersSupport technical teams by understanding system architecture, APIs, and SDLC processes to identify blockers and enable progressEnsure delivery meets quality standards, using data-driven insights and performance metrics to guide decision-makingManage budgets, forecasts, and vendor relationships, ensuring commercial efficiency and return on investmentLead, mentor, and motivate cross-functional teams, fostering a high-performance and continuous improvement cultureChallenge existing ways of working and make informed decisions in situations with limited informationKey Skills & Experience✔ Proven experience as a Lead Project Manager delivering complex technology and data-driven programmes✔ Strong experience working across Agile, Waterfall, and Lean delivery methodologies (e.g. Scrum, Kanban, PRINCE2, SAFe)✔ Demonstrated ability to manage risks, dependencies, and delivery across multiple workstreams✔ Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including conflict resolution at senior levels✔ Strong technical understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC), APIs, and architecture✔ Experience managing budgets, financial forecasts, and ensuring ROI on project delivery✔ Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and deliver against tight deadlines✔ Proven leadership capability, including mentoring teams and driving high-performance delivery cultures✔ Experience working in regulated environments (e.g. healthcare or similar sectors)Desirable SkillsExperience delivering initiatives such as Health Information Share, Text-to-Speech, or Intelligent Audit solutionsExposure to data and analytics platforms or cloud-based technologiesExperience working in environments where tooling, processes, or governance models are evolvingStrong focus on continuous improvement, including lessons learned and delivery optimisation