Job Description

Posted 2 weeks ago

Job Title: Project Manager

Position: Project Manager (6-Month Contract, Hybrid)

Location: Exeter, UK

Salary: £435/day

AN ACTIVE SC CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE

Role Overview: As a Project Manager, you will take charge of leading and managing medium-risk projects to enact business change in alignment with the Corporate Plan. Your responsibilities will span the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to successful completion. Currently, we are seeking a Project Manager experienced in software rollouts, primarily tasked with testing and launching Windows 11 as the successor to Windows 10 across our operational landscape. Additionally, you may coordinate smaller software-related projects concurrently, such as the delivery of a new recruitment applicant tracking system.

Key Duties:

Delivery: Lead and manage projects to achieve agreed outcomes within time, cost, and quality parameters.
Project Management: Oversee day-to-day project operations, set controls, design appropriate project structures, and apply delivery methodologies.
Business Case: Coordinate the development of the Business Case.
Budget: Monitor project delivery within budget constraints.
Resources: Schedule and manage resources independently or within a small team.
Benefits Realisation: Identify, measure, track, and ensure the delivery of benefits against the Business Case.
Stakeholder Management: Identify key stakeholders and cultivate effective relationships.
Risks & Issues: Identify, monitor, and mitigate project risks and issues.
Governance: Provide key reports and support effective governance and decision-making.
Assurance: Support or implement appropriate project assurance.
Change Management: Implement effective Change Management processes to document and deliver changes as agreed with stakeholders.
Guidance & Support: Seek and provide appropriate support, guidance, and coaching within the project community.
Project Performance & Controls: Develop and implement Project Plans and controls, tracking delivery against milestones.Essential Criteria:

Prince2 Practitioner and/or APM (Association for Project Management) Certificate or equivalent project-related experience.
Demonstrated experience in delivering projects using standard procedures and methodologies.
Proven ability to manage issues and recommend solutions through formal and informal channels to secure effective outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple activities and work streams to deliver customer requirements or business benefits.
Excellent communication skills with a track record of successful stakeholder liaison to deliver Business Change.Desirable Criteria:

Experience in IT projects related to software rollouts such as client OS upgrades and/or software application installations would be advantageous.If you are passionate about leading impactful projects, adept at navigating complex stakeholder landscapes, and ready to contribute to our mission-driven team, we encourage you to apply