Lead Project Manager

Manchester Digital


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Manchester
Contract type: Full time
Remote/Hybrid

Our talented people are creating the technology of the future.

From scheduling to maintenance to keeping people safe, 2.7 million people are helped by our software daily. Technology makes it possible; people make it happen and you could be part of that.

The Tracsis Group has grown rapidly, diversifying into related transport technologies, and successfully executing a strategy that has seen it make a total of seventeen acquisitions.

Today Tracsis is a leading provider of software, hardware, data analytics/GIS and services for the rail, traffic data and wider transport industries. The Group has c.550 permanent employees serving its growing customer base from offices in the UK, Ireland and the US.

The Role

As our Lead Project Manager, you’ll be both a hands-on delivery expert and an inspiring team leader. You’ll oversee a portfolio of projects, coach and develop the Project Delivery Team, and ensure high-quality results that align with our organisational goals. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on collaboration, integrity, and making a real impact.

What You Will Do

  • Provide leadership, coaching, and support to Project Managers and Coordinators, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
  • Oversee the full project lifecycle, ensuring delivery is on time, within scope, and aligned with governance and compliance standards.
  • Act as the escalation point for risks and issues, providing clear and solution-focused updates to senior leadership.
  • Manage resources and budgets responsibly, with accountability for commercial performance across projects.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
  • Drive adoption of best practices, frameworks, and processes to enhance delivery consistency and efficiency.

What You'll Bring

  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and empower others.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management experience.
  • A track record of managing complex, cross-functional projects in a commercial environment.
  • Expertise in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
  • Financial acumen with a responsible, transparent approach.
  • A collaborative, empathetic, and integrity-driven style.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply now to join a forward-thinking team shaping the future of Rail Technology and Services.

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours to support work-life balance
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Competitive salary
  • Udemy Licence for learning and development
  • Bupa Medical Health care
  • Life assurance (3x basic salary)
  • Enhanced Parental Leave
  • 2 volunteering days per year
  • Tusker Car Scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme

Next Steps

Our TA team are committed to responding to all candidates within a reasonable timeframe.

The Process

  • Call with our Talent Acquisition Team
  • Comprehensive CV walkthrough (1 hour) with the Hiring Manager
  • 1 hour Competency based interview

Our process is designed for us to understand your skills and experience and to give you the opportunity to find out more about the role, as well as the company.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce. Even if you do not tick all the boxes, we would still love to hear from you!

If you require any adjustments or additional support during the application and interview process do not hesitate to get in touch.

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