Project Manager

£45,585 - £56,021

24 Month Fixed Term Contract

Manchester (Hybrid Working)

Project Manager required to join a public sector organisation on a full time fixed term basis. My client is looking for an ambitious and highly motivated individual who is an experienced Project Manager to join their dynamic and fast moving finance function.

Key responsibilities of the Project Manager

• Project management including definition, planning, risk, issue and change control management, progress reporting and benefits reporting
• Implementation of governance structures and status reporting
• Creation, selection and management of the project team
• Project schedule and regular reviews of progress
• Risk, issue, and change control management
• Budget and financial tracking and reporting
• Consolidated reporting to the programme and/or portfolio and escalation as required
• Change implementation: definition of transition plans, change readiness management and post-implementation support
• To deliver a high level of stakeholder satisfaction, accurate and timely delivery of information to governance bodies
• To manage project partnership arrangements with key partners across Professional Services (such as HR, Finance, IT, Communications and Marketing, and others), through effective stakeholder management and partnership collaborative working, to ensure the delivery of accurate project reporting and information to key stakeholders and governance bodies
• To manage individual performance and development for any Project Management resource pool assigned (Project Officer, Project Coordinators, Project Administrators or Specialists) through regular reviews, coaching and mentoring
• To lead succession planning, capacity planning and recruitment specifically for their team and to take part in those activities where required across the wider Strategic Change Office

Required skills and experience of the Project Manger

• PRINCE2 Practitioner / APMQ or equivalent qualifications
• Previous Project Management experience
• Previous Change Management experience
• Evidenced delivery of projects in a complex governance environment
• Strong IT skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• High level of organisational skills
• High level of analytical skills

This is fantastic opportunity to join a public sector organisation with unrivalled opportunities.

If you believe you have the necessary skills and experience for the Project Manager role, please apply now, or contact Hayley Cox at Sellick Partnership.

We will be reviewing CVs on a daily basis and shortlisted candidates will be contacted in due course.

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