Project Manager

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Chelmsford
Salary
Competitive
Posted
22 Mar 2021
Closes
19 Apr 2021
Job Title
Project Manager
Category
Public Sector
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Full Time
One of our local authority clients are currently recruiting for a Project Manager. This is a temporary contract for 5 months with possible further extension based on budget and performance.

Main Purpose of Post/Job Summary

* This position will initially, in line with current government guidance be based from home, with an expectation of being home based for the foreseeable future. However, if / when government guidelines change the role may then revert to being office based, whilst retaining some flexible working options.

* This role is accountable for managing projects which make a contribution to the delivery of ECC's strategic aims. The Project Manager is responsible for driving and overseeing the delivery of projects to ensure project objectives are clearly defined and can be delivered within the agreed timelines.

Job Duties

* Responsible for managing a project, which contributes to ECC's strategic aims, to deliver agreed outcomes within time and cost constraints.

* Responsible for undertaking day to day management of both the project and the project team.

* Responsible for ensuring a robust business case has been agreed ensuring expertise and specialist knowledge has contributed to the development of the business case in order to align project deliverables to the organisation's expectations.

* Responsible for developing and monitoring the project progress to ensure this stays within the agreed budget. Set out resource requirements in order to be prioritised by the Portfolio/Programme Manager.

* Responsible for managing, leading, and motivating a team and ensuring current capability is matched against project requirements. This incorporates support and coaching for individuals and the team, as appropriate, in order to develop a high performing team.

* Responsible for ensuring agreement with customers of quantified benefits to be realised & metrics required to monitor impact.

* Designing and actively managing the project plan to ensure the outcomes are achieved.

* Responsible for highlighting project risks and issues and ways in which these can be mitigated and escalated as appropriate.

* Responsible for ensuring effective Change Management processes are in place and changes to deliverables as agreed with stakeholders are documented.

* Responsible for ensuring an effective governance and assurance framework is in place to support decision making and ensure regular reporting on progress through pro–active engagement with project sponsors. Work collaboratively with and manage internal stakeholder relationships together with external partners.

* Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.

The above is a brief overview of the role, details and specification will be provided should you be successful. If interested in this position, please send your CV to Jahker Miah at Coyle Personnel Ltd

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