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Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager who has worked across Government contracts and is based in Scotland (or within a reasonable commute). If you live outside of the Scottish region, please note that regular travel will be expected.
The Project Manager will lead a mobilisation project across a number of government contracts. This exciting role will lead the set up and coordination of key activities across a number of workstreams (including HR, Operations, IT and Quality) driving the successful implementation of services. This role is initially 6 months fixed term with the view to extend, the position will be remote and require national travel.
The Project Manager will have a strong background in project management, with specific experience in central government mobilisations. They will have excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, coupled with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the government contracts sector and understand the challenges and opportunities within the criminal justice system.
Key Responsibilities:
* Working with a team of workstream leads including (HR, Commercial, Operations, Quality, Marketing, IT and Training) to develop and execute a comprehensive mobilisation plan across all workstreams
* Ensuring all workstream leads, suppliers and key stakeholders are aligned and remain bought into the plan with clear ownership and accountability.
* Engaging and communicating effectively and proactively with all key stakeholder groups.
* Proactively identifying and managing mobilisation issues, risks, constraints, and dependencies; clearly articulating key risks and issues to the wider programme, as required.
* Taking ownership and seeking out innovative risk mitigations and solutions to issues with workstream leads and other stakeholders.
* Regularly programme reporting on progress against key milestones and risks and issues to senior internal and external stakeholders through formal governance structures.
* Working closely with operational, finance and commercial colleagues to ensure adherence to contractual, commercial, and operational obligations/requirements.
* Planning for and delivering an agreed handover to Business as Usual (BAU) with agreed acceptance criteria and operational owners.
* Documenting and agreeing acceptance criteria and owners for other Stage Gates, facilitating reviews and providing necessary evidence.
* Leading regular project and individual workstream meetings and calls with internal teams, 3rd party providers and client stakeholders.
* Creating a project team environment that stimulates a positive ‘can do’ approach, enabling individuals to contribute and realise their potential
Person Specification:
* Professional qualifications in project management (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP)
* Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
* Strong understanding of the Scottish prison system
* Knowledge of safeguarding practices and risk management
* Strong leadership and team management abilities.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities.
* Adaptability and resilience in challenging environments.
* Commitment to social justice and educational equity.
* Familiarity with government policies related to prison education and rehabilitation.
* Proven experience in project / mobilisation management, ideally in education, social justice, or criminal justice sectors
* Experience in stakeholder engagement and building collaborative partnerships