Digital Project Manager (hybrid)

Role: Digital Project Manager Position: Contract Location: Leiston, Suffolk (hybrid) or London Days on Site: TBC Duration: Approx until 31 st Dec 2026 Pay: £450 PAYE - £800 Umbrella Job Purpose / Overview The Project Manager is responsible for delivering new business capabilities through the successful planning, execution, and oversight of Digital & IT projects within project. Reporting to the Digital Construction Programme ManagerDigital Construction Programme Mnaager in the SZC Digital & IT Delivery function, this role will oversee multiple IT and business change projects-ensuring delivery to agreed time, cost, and quality baselines. The post holder will work closely with stakeholders across project, Tier 1 suppliers, and delivery partners to deliver critical infrastructure, applications, and change initiatives that enable strategic objectives. Principal Accountabilities Lead the definition, planning, execution, and closure of SZC Digital & IT projects to baselined time, cost, and quality targets. Develop and maintain Project Initiation Documents (PIDs), ensuring robust cost, schedule, and resource estimation. Oversee delivery partners and suppliers, ensuring quality and contractual commitments are met. Produce and maintain detailed project schedules, managing critical paths, dependencies, and resourcing. Manage all project lifecycle phases: design, build, test, deployment, business readiness, and post go-live support. Track and manage project risks, issues, and change requests, escalating to the Digital Construction Programme ManagerDigital Construction Manager as required. Ensure effective stakeholder engagement and communications to secure buy-in and support. Ensure projects comply with SZC governance, information security, and regulatory requirements. Provide accurate, timely reporting to the Digital Construction Programme Manager, PMO, and governance boards. Support lessons learned and continuous improvement across the Delivery function. Dimensions The Project Manager will typically manage 2-4 concurrent projects, ranging from £50k to £1.5m in value, lasting from several months to multiple years. They will oversee multi-disciplinary teams, including internal SZC staff, embedded contractors, Tier 1 supplier teams, and third-party delivery partners. Location The Project Manager role will be based at the Sizewell C site in Leiston however work can usually be performed using a hybrid working model (typically 2-3 days per week on office) or London office. Travel to construction sites at SZC as well as other satellite locations near to Sizewell C will be required for meetings held 'face to face' and collaborative working. Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience Knowledge & Skills Essential Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Prince2 Practitioner, APM or equivalent). Skilled in MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Knowledge of IT infrastructure, applications, and digital service delivery. Strong vendor and supplier management capabilities. Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills. Desirable Familiarity with Agile delivery practices. Understanding of ITIL and service transition processes. Qualifications & Experience Essential Demonstrable experience delivering complex IT or business change projects in regulated or safety-critical industries. Experience managing budgets up to £1.5m. Proven ability to lead multi-vendor and multi-discipline delivery teams. Ability to balance compliance requirements with pragmatic delivery decisions. Strong leadership and team motivation skills. Highly organised with excellent attention to detail. Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic project environment. Desirable Previous experience in the nuclear, energy, or major infrastructure sectors. Familiarity with EDF Group IT governance processes and standards. Previous experience delivering in construction or engineering project environments. Ability to promote continuous improvement across project teams. Application Information: If this sounds of interest, please APPLY NOW with your CV and a cover letter highlighting your suitability for this exciting role. Good Luck! This vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd acting as an employment business. Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. 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