Project Manager (Public Sector)

Project Manager An excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager with public sector, business change, transformation, stakeholder management and project delivery experience.If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Change Project Manager, Business Change Project Manager, Transformation Project ManagerSALARY: £46,142 to £51,357 per annum + Generous Benefits (see below)LOCATION: Hybrid split between working from home and the office in Wokingham.JOB TYPE: Full-Time, 12 Month Fixed Term ContractWORKING HOURS: 37 hours per weekJOB OVERVIEWThe organisation has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join its Business Change Team on a full-time, 12-month fixed term contract.Working at the heart of a major organisational productivity and transformation programme, the Project Manager will support the successful delivery, monitoring and governance of priority projects across the organisation.This role will suit a proactive and experienced Project Manager with substantial public sector experience, a strong understanding of complex delivery frameworks and the ability to operate confidently in a high-stakes regulatory and financial environment.As the Project Manager, you will engage with cross-functional senior stakeholders, drive progress, maintain clear reporting, escalate issues where required, mitigate risks and support effective change management.

DUTIESYour duties as the Project Manager will include:

• Project Delivery: Manage large-scale, priority projects that support strategic priorities and organisational change
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong working relationships with senior stakeholders, subject matter experts, project teams and external partners
• Project Planning: Produce clear project plans, delivery timescales, milestones, outputs and action trackers
• Governance and Reporting: Report to appropriate governance forums and provide clear visibility of progress, risks, issues and decisions
• Risk and Issue Management: Identify, record, manage and escalate project risks and issues where required
• Business Change Framework: Follow the organisation’s Business Change Framework methodology and established ways of working
• Meetings and Administration: Administer and manage project processes, service project meetings and associated documentation
• Costs and Benefits: Record and track project costs and benefits, supporting Finance Business Partners with budget monitoring
• Change Management: Support effective change management, continuous improvement and the successful delivery of outcomes
• Compliance and Standards: Follow required organisational and supplier processes, policies and governance requirements

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTSSubstantial Project Management experience with evidence of successful deliveryTrained in PRINCE II and / or equivalent project management methodologyKnowledge of local government and particularly transformational Government and efficiency agendaRelevant change management qualification or skills and experience (Prosci or similar)Experience of using Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, MS Project, MS Visio, PowerPoint

BENEFITS31 days annual leave, rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service, plus bank holidaysLocal Government Pension SchemeGP Helpline available 7 days a weekEmployee Assistance Programme, including a 24/7 Your Care HelplineFree eye tests and flu vaccinesFree onsite gym located at Shute End Offices, WokinghamSalary sacrifice schemes, including car and Cycle to Work schemesLocal and lifestyle discounts on shopping, entertainment, dining out and moreMove through Menopause courseSports and social group activities including running, football, cricket and moreLearning and development opportunitiesEmployee networksAnd much more!?APPLY TODAY…By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.JOB REF: AWDO-C14901Full-Time, Fixed Term Contract, Local Government and Public Sector Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Wokingham, Berkshire. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.AWD-IN-SPJ