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