Project Manager - 12 Month FTC Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid Working) Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum Start Date: ASAPLorien is proud to be working with one of our leading Public Sector clients to recruit an experienced Project Manager for an initial 12-month Fixed-Term Contract.This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned project professional with a background in public, third sector or health transformation projects. You''ll be responsible for delivering complex change initiatives from business case development through to benefits realisation, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and stakeholder expectations.Key Responsibilities:End-to-End Project Management: Lead projects through all life cycle stages - identify, initiate, plan, execute, deliver, and close - ensuring robust governance and controlPlanning andamp; Delivery: Maintain project momentum, manage dependencies, and proactively resolve blockers to meet time and cost constraintsStakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships across internal teams and external partners, securing multidisciplinary resources and supporting team performanceReporting andamp; Governance: Provide accurate and timely reporting on scope, cost, deliverables, risks, and issues for programme governanceContinuous Improvement: Contribute to the development of project management frameworks, training, and best practice guidanceIdeal Candidate Profile:Proven experience managing transformation projects within the public, third sector or heal