Venesky-Brown's client, a public sector organisation with various locations across Scotland, is currently looking to recruit a Project Manager for an initial 3 month contract on a rate of £450/day (Outside IR35). This role will be a hybrid of working at home and in the office.

Responsibilities:

- Plan and manage multiple and significant project and workstream work packages across allocated project(s)
- Develop project plans for the full life cycle of projects from conceptualization to post implementation review
- Plan and manage all stages of project work packages lasting from single event (day) to 2 years duration
- Plan and manage all resources required for delivery of projects being managed
- Manage project team outputs to ensure quality standards are attained on all deliverables
- Plan and manage project governance and reporting in line with agreed standards
- Manage allocated staff and supervise the development of team plans to prioritise and schedule staff in line with organisation requirements
- Implement and manage agreed project management methodologies in project team and provide advice on same across all allocated project(s) and Portfolio Office functions
- Produce final reports on performance for work package and allocated project(s) reports
- Analyse performance management outputs regularly to identify areas for improvement
- Contribute to the long- and short-term interdependent plans for the full range of activities associated with allocated project(s) and Portfolio Office
- Collaborate closely with Senior Responsible Officer, Portfolio Office and Heads of Sections and Managers in delivery of programme/project resources
- Contribute to the development of allocated project(s) and Portfolio Office Governance and Performance, providing guidance and insight into governance and project control policies and procedures
- Responsible for the management of strategic programmes/projects
- Ensure appropriate governance and communication mechanisms are in place for allocated project(s) Managers, Portfolio Office and Senior Responsible Officer
- Responsible for managing project budgets of significant value, ranging from approximately £50K up to £2M

Essential Skills:

- Educated to degree level in an appropriate discipline or equivalent experience
- Prince 2 Practitioner or PMI or equivalent
- Significant experience of managing large complex and technical or development projects
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Skills and experience in at least 3 of the following areas:

1. Programme Management
2. Prince 2 Practitioner

iii. Business Analysis

1. Business Case Development
2. Software Development
3. SharePoint Site Development

- Personal resilience and capacity to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and organisational priorities

Desirable Skills:

- Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Foundation
- Experience of public sector procurement
- Better Business Cases Foundation
- Experience of working within a formal quality environment
- Knowledge of broad industry trends and technology shifts
- Flexibility in working arrangements (willing to work outwith 'normal' working hours and travel when needed)

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.
Posted Date: 02 May 2024 Reference: JSV-53161 Employment Business: Venesky-Brown Contact: Philip Griffiths