Senior Software Projects Manager
14 days ago
Glasgow
Senior Software Projects Manager Location: Glasgow City Centre (Hybrid Working) Contract: Permanent Salary: £55,000 About the Role We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Senior Software Projects Manager to join our client. This role is ideal for a professional with strong project delivery, stakeholder management, and leadership experience, capable of overseeing complex software and technology projects within a structured and regulated environment. You will take full ownership of end-to-end project delivery, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, while maintaining high standards of quality and governance. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery & Governance Lead the end-to-end delivery of software and technology projects Define scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables with stakeholders Establish and maintain governance, including risk management and reporting Ensure adherence to methodologies such as Agile, PRINCE2, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches Manage budgets, resources, and dependencies Stakeholder Management Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, including clients and senior leadership Build and maintain strong working relationships Ensure clear communication across all levels Manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle Team Leadership & Coordination Coordinate cross-functional teams (Development, QA, DevOps, Product, and Support) Provide leadership and direction to project teams Remove blockers and enable efficient delivery Promote a collaborative and high-performing delivery culture Risk & Issue Management Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues proactively Implement mitigation strategies to minimise impact Escalate risks and issues appropriately Reporting & Performance Provide regular and accurate project reporting, including status updates, risks, financials, and key milestones Track and analyse project performance against KPIs and SLAs Ensure transparency and accountability Continuous Improvement Contribute to the development and improvement of project delivery frameworks and standards Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and delivery outcomes Stay informed of industry best practices and emerging trends Working Arrangements • Hybrid working: Glasgow office, home-based, and occasional travel, • Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30 (37.5 hours per week), • Additional hours may be required depending on project demands (TOIL or overtime applies) Requirements Essential • Proven experience managing complex software or IT projects end-to-end, • Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and cross-functional teams, • Strong understanding of project management principles, methodologies, and governance frameworks, • Experience working within Agile and/or PRINCE2 environments, • Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, • Strong leadership, organisational, and problem-solving abilities Desirable • Experience working in regulated environments (e.g. health, justice, or central government), • Experience in a senior or programme management role, • Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or MS Project, • Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and DevOps or CI/CD practices Qualifications • Degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant field, • PRINCE2, Agile (Scrum), or equivalent certification