Project Manager (High Needs Block)

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Our client is looking for a project manager on a temporary contract until September 2024. In this role you will manage projects, provide advice or diagnose complex problems and/or service in order to support the effective management and delivery of specific projects or programmes, within an area of specialism. Role holders will be expected to manage complete projects or work on elements of complex, or broader projects or programmes of work.Specifically, to manage the Transformation Project in relation to priorities attached to the High Needs Block Funding in BCP.

Key Responsibilities

• Use established systems to track key programme/project metrics, benefits, budgets, risks and highlight variances/trends in order to manage and control programme/project progress and contribute to effective governance of the programme/project.
• Provide advice and subject matter expertise (SME) in project, change management and approaches, so that projects within BCP are delivered in accordance with techniques and best practice.
• Ensure all project/ programme methodology implemented supports the wider objectives of Children's Services transformation.
• Review and interpret programme and project management related functional policies or processes, develop and recommend changes and provide advice to colleagues to ensure their effective implementation
• Plan and carry out regular project quality reviews in order to identify, assess and take action to mitigate risks to project success.
• Build effective client relationships with internal and external stakeholders or customers to help them understand project objectives and progress, ensure the client brief is adhered to, and to deliver assigned part of programmes/projects and support effective collaboration. This will involve influencing, persuading, and understanding the needs of others in the delivery of projects
• Develop business cases, funding bids, and reports, and provide advice and expertise to assist in the securing of funding, to develop and improve management of projects, and improve services
• Manage, monitor and report on project funding and finances, to ensure that the projects are delivered within budget and that funding is spent in accordance with regulations and requirements

You will need:

• Degree and/or Member of an appropriate professional body relevant to the service area
• Relevant project management qualification, e.g. PRINCE2 or equivalent
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of how High Needs Block systems work in Local Authorities and experience of working in this area.
• Detailed knowledge in area of service or specialism including a general, broader understanding of the public sector and the issues that it faces
• Experience of managing projects and project teams
• Experience managing and reporting on budgets and project costs
• Ability to see a wider picture and understand complexity of interlinks between different elements of the High Needs Block.

If you have the experience and skills or would like to know more, please apply now!

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