Job Description

RSR is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety and enterprise security skills and experience.



We are currently recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to work on a full-time, long-term contract in Birmingham.



The rate of pay for this position ranges between

28.45p to 30.30p per hour PAYE

(depending on experience).



Applicants are advised that they will need to successfully pass through national security checks prior to taking up the post, and that this process can take several weeks to complete.

Job profile:

The role holder will be responsible for the day to day running and delivery of allocated business change projects, resulting in the successful delivery of the required business benefits. This will involve the design, planning, co-ordination, facilitation and monitoring and reporting of change projects; developing the capability required to embed service improvement tools and techniques.

Main Responsibilities:

o Define and agree priorities for business requirements for force departments recommend appropriate solutions and prepare specifications required for those solutions. Obtain Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) and/or Project Owner acceptance of proposals to meet their needs

o Actively engage with the Project Owner, SRO and other stakeholders during the course of a project and communicate effectively on project deliverables to ensure they are well received by the recipients of the change and that the project is successfully delivered and benefits realised

o Apply relevant project standards incorporating the Gateway review process if required in order to ensure that projects are defined, governed and managed in a consistent manner across the organisation

o Implement agreed solutions, ensuring compliance with the Force's design principles, in accordance with force Project Management standards and methodologies

o Work within an allotted budget and monitor spends, make appropriate adjustments within agreed limits in order to see the project through to successful conclusion

o Manage the work and priorities of the Project Team throughout the project lifecycle, defining appropriate products, standards and timescales, to ensure that the project delivers quality products to time and within budget

o Advise Project Boards, resolve issues and recommend corrective action as appropriate so that projects are sustained and implemented, working within the agreed decision-making process/project governance arrangements

o Prepare project documentation, using the Force's Project Management standards and methodologies, associated toolkits and guidance. Setting out the project objectives, plan, costs and performance measures to ensure that work is carried out in a timely and effective manner and to meet budgets and deadlines where applicable

If appropriate, prepare invitations to tender and manage the tender process through to successful completion to ensure that WMP gets value for money and services/resources secured are relevant and represent good practice

o Demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people's behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs.

Experience:

o Managing business change projects

o Managing multiple work-streams

o Proactive change management and delivery of service change

o Project and Change Management methodologies, techniques, and tools.

o PRINCE2 Practitioner or equivalent project management training

o Educated to degree level or have substantial experience (min 2 years) in a relevant field

o Project Management (scoping, planning and execution)

o Problem solving and analytical skills

o Risk and Issue management

o Ability to prioritise and manage conflicts (people and tasks)

o Networking, engagement, persuasion, influencing and communication skills

o Written, oral and presentations skills

o Ability to show tact and diplomacy managing sensitive issues in a discreet manner

o Strategically aware with the ability to see the 'bigger picture' but able to translate and describe in detailed plan form

o Excellent leadership and people management skills

o Ability to build effective collaborative relationships with a wide range of professionals within and around the force.

o Coaching and mentoring skills

If you would like to be considered for this position and have the relevant experience, then please send your CV to

martin.cookson@rsg.ltd

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful.



If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a "Refer A Friend" bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed!



Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group.



The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates.



The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.