Project Manager

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