IT&D Project Manager
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Do you want to deliver projects in an IT environment? Do you want to work with people at differing levels within an organisation?
Due to the increasing workload, East Sussex County Council, IT & Digital Project Delivery Team have 12 and 18-month fixed term project management vacancies, where the opportunity for a full time, part time, or term time contract will be considered.
As a project manager, you can make a real difference in delivering changes within the IT environment that support the council in the ways we work.
We are looking for an experienced project manager, who will be responsible for the delivery of a IT service management system, deliver several concurrent IT projects to support major IT related change initiatives across the Authority, or using internal staff, contractors, and third-party suppliers.
Working with Heads of Services, Business Partners, and other key stakeholders, you will develop and agree the project brief, PID, and resource plans, while being responsible for the day-to-day management of projects, ensuring its completion to agreed cost, time and quality criteria.
We are looking for project managers who:
- Are experienced in MSP / PRINCE II project management.
- Understand the need for good project processes and governance.
- May have had exposure to agile project delivery.
- Able to manage large project budgets.
- Able to successfully manage virtual project teams.
- Have good communication, engagement, and organisational skills.
- And present a credibility to the post.
The post requires strong influencing skills and the ability to bring together project sponsors (usually senior managers), expert advisers, external consultants, contractors, and end users together to form an effective team focused on delivery of the project.
East Sussex County Council, Brighton & Hove City Council, and Surrey County Council collaborate on several business services and therefore the successful post-holder needs to be flexible in terms of working across these organisations as project demands arise.
To apply for this role please follow the 'Apply Now' button above. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.
Interested in finding out more? Please feel free to contact Andrew Wroblewski (Project Delivery Manager) on 01273 482244 or email Andrew.Wroblewski@eastsussex.gov.uk
Interviews will ideally be held at County Hall and will involve a number to project management related questions.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
- Job Description & Person Specification [pdf]
Additional Information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency's Points-based Immigration System.
Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.
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Equal Opportunities
East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.