Transport project manager
Senior Project Manager - Ticketing Manchester City Centre (onsite Tues & Weds each week) 6mth duration £500-550 per day - Outside IR35
- Hands-on Delivery & Chasing: Driving delivery momentum across multiple, often overlapping, work streams by actively chasing updates, identifying blockers, and removing obstacles to keep projects on track.
- Ticketing & Tech Integration: Leveraging experience in ticketing systems to bridge the gap between technical software development teams and business objectives.
- Change & Stakeholder Management: Acting as the primary point of contact for key stakeholders and suppliers, facilitating change, managing escalations, and ensuring that technical changes are smoothly adopted by the business.
- Tool Proficiency: Using Miro for collaborative planning/mapping and MSP (Microsoft Project) for detailed scheduling and tracking.
- Ticketing Technology Domain Knowledge: Deep understanding of ticketing platforms, attendee experience, and operational systems.
- Fast-Paced Delivery: Demonstrated experience working in high-pressure environments, managing complex, multi-supplier projects.
- Technical & Business Acumen: Ability to translate technical concepts into non-technical language for stakeholders and align tech roadmaps with business strategy.
- Agile & Hybrid Methodologies: Skilled in coaching teams on agile, lean, and hybrid (Agile/Waterfall) methodologies.
- Commercial Awareness: Experience with statements of work, vendor management, and commercial accountability.
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About the job
Contract Type: Temporary
Specialism: Projects & Transformation
Focus: Project Manager
Industry: Transport and Rail
Salary: £500 - £550 per day
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Senior Management
Location: Manchester
TEMPORARYJob Reference: TLHRWI-3A92B7E1
Date posted: 6 May 2026
Consultant: Poppy Reeves
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