Senior Project Manager - Operating Model implementation

We're seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a high-profile investigation into future op model options for a nationally significant scheme.

Reporting to senior business owners, you'll drive an evidence-based investigation that builds on existing assurance and due diligence work already completed, to shape recommendations that make the scheme more efficient, effective and robust.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate an end-to-end investigation into future operating model options, following confirmation of scope, purpose and policy/funding parameters.
• Assess the respective roles and responsibilities of the key parties and agencies involved in delivering the scheme.
• Review existing technology systems and administrative arrangements supporting the scheme, and capture lessons learnt to date.
• Evaluate governance, accountability, procurement and funding settings.
• Undertake comparative analysis of operating models used in other jurisdictions.
• Define success measures across customer experience, investment, and scheme integrity.
• Develop requirements for an administration system to support future operational delivery, including input into an investment case / proof of concept.
• Manage project scope, timelines, stakeholder engagement and reporting to ensure the project delivers agreed outcomes.
• Work closely with senior business owners to keep the investigation aligned to agreed objectives.

About You

• Proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder investigations or reviews, ideally within government or public sector environments.
• Strong understanding of operating model design, governance frameworks, and procurement/funding arrangements.
• Skilled at synthesising input from audits, due diligence reviews and technical assessments into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior leaders and cross-agency partners.
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills, with experience developing business or investment cases.
• Comfortable operating within a structured PMO environment, reporting into a programme management office.
• Relevant project management qualification (e.g. PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) is an advantage.

What's on Offer

• A high-impact, hourly rate project role shaping the future of a nationally significant scheme.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced senior leaders across strategic policy, operations, and programme delivery.
• A defined, outcomes-focused engagement running October 2026 – February 2027.

How to Apply If you have the project leadership experience and public sector insight to drive this investigation forward, we'd love to hear from you. Click Apply Now to submit your CV, or contact the Momentum Consulting team for a confidential discussion.