Job reference number 331659

 

Project Manager

 

Competitive Salary, bonus potential, 25 days annual leave and pension

 

Full time

Permanent

London Farringdon office x3 days a week.

 

 

 

Project Manager (Technology)

About the Role We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Project Manager (Technology) to take full end-to-end accountability for the delivery of one or more technology-related projects, tailored to their scale and complexity. This is a pivotal role within our organisation, requiring strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a collaborative mindset to drive successful outcomes across diverse project portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

🔹 Project Establishment

Define and agree project scope using established tools and techniquesIdentify and engage stakeholders; develop stakeholder matrix and communication planSupport or lead investment cases with robust time, cost, and resource estimatesAssemble and mobilise project teams, including sourcing and onboardingProduce mobilisation artefacts (e.g., RACI, PID, governance frameworks)

🔹 Project Delivery

Lead cross-functional teams to deliver on time, within budget, and to quality standardsManage projects using agreed methodologies and governance structuresIntegrate internal and external supplier deliverables into a cohesive solutionMaintain schedule baseline under strict change controlOperate financial controls and manage risks, issues, dependencies, and assumptionsDrive stakeholder engagement and maintain clear communication channelsEnsure compliance with data and cyber security obligationsEmbed business change activities to support project outcomesEscalate issues appropriately through governance channels

🔹 Project Closure

Execute transition plans with BAU teamsManage controlled closure including financial wrap-up, acceptance criteria, and project reviews

🔹 Compliance

Adhere to all relevant Royal Mail policies and procedures

Key Dimensions

Project budgets up to £2 millionLeadership of up to 20 matrix reports, plus supplier resources 

About You You are a confident and inspirational leader with a proven track record in delivering complex change projects. You thrive in matrix environments, demonstrate sound judgement, and bring clarity and calm to challenging situations. You are commercially astute, customer-focused, and highly collaborative.

 

Essential Skills & Experience

Demonstrable success in managing technology or change projectsStrong stakeholder and people management skillsExcellent verbal and written communication across all levelsFinancial and supplier management expertiseHigh resilience, drive, and problem-solving capabilityTechnical knowledge to support issue resolution and escalationAbility to work autonomously and within teamsInnovative, empathetic, and outcome-oriented

Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver impactful technology projects within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation. You’ll be empowered to lead, innovate, and make a real difference.

 

About Us

At Royal Mail we connect companies, customers and communities across the country, delivering a ‘one-price-goes-anywhere’, universal postal service to more than 30 million addresses. As one of the UK’s leading companies, we are focused on being recognised as the best delivery company in the UK and across Europe.

 

Royal Mail are proud of our diverse employee network groups and the active role they play to support belonging and encourage a positive work environment. We are firmly committed to inclusion and passionate about our people representing the communities we serve. 

 

We are happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Please share the details within your application if required.

We are Forces family friendly and a Gold signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

For more information on Royal Mail Group and our values please click here: https://www.internationaldistributionsservices.com/en/about-us/

 

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