Why This Role Stands Out
This hybrid Project Manager role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful public sector initiatives with a competitive day rate of up to £338. You'll thrive here if you possess strong generalist project management skills and experience in complex environments, especially within healthcare or digital transformation. Apply today to leverage your expertise and gain valuable experience in a reputable public sector program.
Quick Overview
Job Description
Project Manager (Contract) - PubSec - Inside IR35 - Edinburgh/Glasgow
Day Rate - up to 338
Duration - 3 months
Overview
Harvey Nash are recruiting for a number of experienced Project Managers to support delivery within a major public sector programme in Scotland. These are short-term contract opportunities, with an initial duration of 12 weeks, starting ASAP through July-August 2026. Potential extensions may be required depending on programme demand.
This role has been released via the Temporary and Interim Staff Framework (IT/Professional) and will be run as a mini competition.
Role Summary
The requirement is for generalist Project Managers to support a pipeline of business-critical projects, addressing immediate delivery demand.
Successful candidates will:
- Integrate into existing delivery teams
- Provide end-to-end project management capability
- Support multiple workstreams and programme initiatives
- Ensure projects are delivered on time and to expected standards
Experience across healthcare, public sector, or digital transformation programmes is highly advantageous.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Project Manager in complex environments
- Ability to manage delivery across multiple stakeholders and workstreams
- Strong governance, reporting, and risk management capability
- Experience working within structured programme environments
Desirable:
- Experience within Scottish public sector or health sector
- Exposure to digital transformation programmes
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