Your new company
I'm currently working with a local university in the West Midlands that is now in the process of delivering key strategic improvements to its Student Records System and associated processes as part of their Digital Transformation Strategy.
Your new role
The IT portfolio requires a highly experienced Senior Project Manager with public sector experience to join the PMO and lead a 3-year technical and process improvement project.As the Senior Project Manager, you will require experience with software implementation and knowledge of integration work. Working with software developers and suppliers to implement software is essential.
You will be an experienced and proven strong leader and able to lead by example, in a collaborative, clear and disciplined style.
What you'll need to succeed
Prince 2 qualification or equivalent to Practitioner level
To gather and define the key strategic outcomes of the Student Records System Improvement Project
Write, report and present project documentation such as a Business Case in a clear and well-structured manner.
Strong proven ability to manage emerging expectations and requirements - experience in defining and managing potential scope creep from suppliers as well as internal customers
Evidence of managing projects of £3 million + and ensuring return on investment as well as delivering to budget, time and quality
Proven experience in project managing significant change affecting people, process and technology
Lead the resource requirements for the project and the project team, such as Change Manager and Business Analyst, amongst others
Mobilise and manage an effective procurement and contract negotiation process with suppliers
Establish strong working relationships with both internal operational and technical teams as well as suppliers
Create structured and effective governance oversight and controls to ensure effective delivery and responsive change control
Proactive and expert project risk management is required as well as superb dependency management.
A proven track record of implementing strong project cost controls, reporting and monitoring required
Strong reporting and documentation skills required - project plans, financial management and forecasting, resource management, check points, high-light reports and quality control
Proven experience of delivering to time, quality and cost, as well as turning around aspects of projects that may have drifted off track
Experience of presenting and delivering messages to executives in an effective and professional manner
With an ability to manage issues effectively, creative troubleshooting and solution sourcing skills
What you'll get in return
32 days annual leave + 8 public bank holidays Hybrid working
Plus many more health and well-being benefits.
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