Senior Project Manager
ACS Staffing Solutions · Northampton, England ·
Job title: Senior Project Manager Job type: PermanentEmp type: Full-timeIndustry: Permanent Role Salary type: Annual Salary: GBP 54,000.00Location: Northampton, UKJob published:02/09/2026Job ID:102510Job DescriptionSenior Project ManagerLocation: East Grinstead, West Sussex or Northampton - Regular travel between sites requiredSalary: Up to 54,000 per annum DOEHours: Permanent | Full-Time (Office-based)An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a growing organisation and take ownership of a portfolio of internal business change, operational improvement and systems-based projects.
Rather than stepping into a perfectly polished PMO environment with every process already in place, you'll have the opportunity to bring your experience, introduce structure and help shape how projects are managed across the wider business.
You'll work closely with senior stakeholders and teams across the organisation, taking projects from initial idea and planning right through to successful delivery.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead internal business change, transformation and operational improvement projects from initiation to completionDefine project scope, objectives, timelines, deliverables and success measuresDevelop and maintain effective project plans, governance and reportingManage project risks, issues, dependencies and change throughout deliveryWork closely with senior stakeholders, department heads and cross-functional teamsInfluence and challenge stakeholders where required to keep projects movingProvide clear and proactive project updates to senior leadershipCoordinate project teams and workstreams across multiple functionsIdentify opportunities to improve processes, systems and operational efficiencyIntroduce greater structure and consistency to project deliveryHelp develop and embed project management best practice across the organisationManage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-moving environmentAdapt priorities and resources as business requirements evolveTravel between business locations as requiredWhat They're Looking For: They're looking for an experienced Project Manager / Senior Project Manager with a genuine track record of delivering change and improvement - not simply managing a project plan.
You'll ideally bring: Proven experience delivering internal business change, transformation or operational improvement projectsStrong stakeholder management skills, including the confidence to influence senior stakeholdersExperience establishing project governance, reporting, risk management and project controlsExcellent planning, organisational and prioritisation skillsExperience managing multiple projects simultaneouslyThe ability to work effectively across different departments and functionsA pragmatic, hands-on approach to project deliveryThe confidence to operate in an environment where processes and governance are still developingStrong problem-solving and decision-making skillsExperience within logistics, warehousing, fulfilment, supply chain or wider operational environments would be highly advantageous.
The role can be based from either: East Grinstead, West Sussex or NorthamptonThere is flexibility around your base location, however regular travel to other business locations will be required. What's on Offer? Salary of up to 54,000 DOEPermanent positionOpportunity to work on varied, business-critical change projectsExposure to senior leadership and multiple areas of the organisationGenuine opportunity to shape project management processes and best practiceA role where your experience and ideas can have a tangible impactReady for your next project?
If you're an experienced Project Manager who enjoys business change, operational improvement and solving problems, and you're looking for a role where you can genuinely influence how projects are delivered, this could be a great next step. Apply today to find out more from Gabriella Saunders at ACS Staffing Solutions.