Project Manager
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Job Description
| Salary £43,421 - £48,474 Per Annum | Permanent, Full Time 37 Hours Per Week | Preston |
Pay Award Pending
International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship
Project Manager - Change Service
Preston, Lancashire (with hybrid working too!)
We are currently recruiting...
Project Managers to work within our newly formed Change Service at Lancashire County Council.
We have an exciting opportunity for a number of experienced Project Managers to join our brand-new Portfolio and Programme Team, within our newly establish Change Service. They will play a pivotal role in the development and implementation of the organisations strategic change portfolio of programmes and projects. We're looking for dynamic individuals to deliver council wide priority projects. This is a huge opportunity to shape success and set the stage for impactful change. Within Lancashire County Council, you'll be the instrumental in that success.
What we are looking for...
The Project Manager will take responsibility for planning and managing all aspects of the delivery of allocated projects that will significantly affect the organisation. They will work with project managers within strategic programmes on a range of independent projects managing a project team; and will delegate work to external contractors / suppliers/ consultants to ensure deliverables are met.
The Project Manager will be responsible for the delivery of projects within defined financial targets; and must have developed the appropriate communication skills with a sound ability to negotiate internally and externally in stakeholder relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Demonstrable experience and capability in the delivery of projects requiring the creation of large project teams with multiple elements on a cross discipline and/or multi supplier basis.
Demonstrable experience and understanding of concepts, procedures and application of project management methodologies.
Scopes, plans, manages, and delivers strategic and more complex projects that will significantly affect the organisation, and which will deliver strategic benefits.
Establishes robust governance through project boards to mitigate potential significant risk to the business and/or external stakeholders
Delivers projects to agreed Change Service standards whilst maintaining and developing customer satisfaction.
Can operate in a high-pressure portfolio management environment providing high quality reporting to strategic board level.
Has operated within a programme environment as a project manager delivering required outputs and a contribution to programme outcomes.
Must have proven ability stakeholder management skills able to build strong relationships at SRO and senior management level.
Why join us...
Benefits: In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.There's fabulous flexibility and the opportunity to create the work life balance you'll love; starting with 26 days annual leave rising to 32 days after 5 years of service, plus 10 statutory/bank holidays and an additional 20 days that can be purchased too. We have a great Employee Assistance Programme for your family and yourself plus a generous Local Authority Pension available. Finally, we have an enviable employee benefits platform which provides numerous discounts from your weekly shop to holidays and entertainment with salary sacrifice options on electronics, bicycles, white goods, and cars.
Development: we'll provide support and development at each stage of your journey with us from induction through to ongoing personal and professional development. There will be opportunities for career progression both vertically but also into other areas of the organisation if you wish. There will be time for reflection and interaction with your line manager, as well as peer support from those within the wider team.
Inclusivity: we don't have a "one size fits all" idealism, we embrace diversity and that includes around personal and family requirements so appreciate that you'll want to be working from home when you can, your hours may vary or change and for us - delivering successful outcomes is more important than watching the clock
How to apply...
Please feel free to contact us for an initial informal and confidential chat - Email us at David.Hole@lancashire.gov.uk to arrange a convenient time for a discussion.
Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.
Closing Date: Sunday 12th May 2024
Interviews: Week commencing Monday 20 May 2024
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
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