Project Manager (Active SC) - Remote

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Project Manager with Active SC to work for our client within the public sector. This is initially a 6-month contract with very good prospects to extend and will be a remote role with occasional travel to London.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with Active SC to lead and deliver complex organisational change within a large-scale programme. This role is responsible for driving the change and adoption workstream, ensuring successful user engagement, communication, training, and transition into business-as-usual (BAU).

The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping and delivering change strategy, managing stakeholders, and ensuring adoption outcomes are achieved across the organisation.

Responsibilities:

• Define, develop, and manage the Change Workstream strategy, roadmap, and delivery plan, including key milestones, deliverables, and dependencies
• Produce realistic estimates covering resources, costs, and timelines for all change activities
• Chair and lead the Change & Adoption Working Group, providing regular updates on progress, risks, and issues
• Act as the primary Change representative in discussions with senior stakeholders (e.g. boards, governance bodies)
• Develop and maintain a Business Engagement Map, identifying key stakeholders and points of contact across impacted business areas
• Conduct user research and engagement activities to identify effective change approaches across different business units
• Lead Business Impact Assessments, identifying cultural, operational, and technical impacts, risks, and barriers
• Develop and deliver an overarching Communications Strategy to support programme adoption
• Design and implement a Training Strategy to support behaviour change and user adoption
• Oversee the development of engaging digital training content
• Define and implement a User Support and Aftercare Strategy to ensure a smooth transition
• Work with BAU teams to create a sustainable long-term support model post-implementation

• 3+ years' experience as a Project Manager within complex programmes.
• Active SC Clearance (essential)
• Strong expertise in change management frameworks and adoption strategies
• Stakeholder engagement at all levels
• Communications and training delivery
• Business impact analysis
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills

Diversity and Inclusion
FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

Why join us

• Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field
• Annual leave and work-place pension