Capital Project Manager

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced project manager to oversee and deliver key transformation projects within Council's Children, Families & Lifelong Learning Directorate. The role involves managing resources, mitigating risks, and ensuring project success while fostering collaboration among stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and implementing projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of assigned projects.
• Track project progress and manage resources effectively.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree or equivalent vocational experience

Job description

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• To manage and deliver key projects that drive the transformation of services and processes across Council’s Children, Families & Lifelong Learning (CFLL) Directorate. Working closely with Programme Managers and cross-functional teams to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with the Council’s strategic transformation objectives. Oversee project planning, manage resources, and mitigate risks to ensure successful implementation of change initiatives. Drive continuous improvement and foster collaboration to contribute to enhancing the effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of Council services, contributing to the Council’s transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
  

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Oversee the end-to-end delivery of assigned projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and in line with the Council’s transformation objectives.
  
• Ensure project outputs support and contribute to the programme’s objectives in collaboration with the Programme Manager.
  
• Manage the allocation and utilisation of resources across the project, ensuring effective use of people, finances, and materials to achieve project goals.
  
• Track project progress, ensuring milestones are met and providing regular updates to senior leadership and stakeholders on performance, risks, and issues.
  
• Proactively identify risks and issues that may impact project delivery, implementing effective mitigation strategies to ensure projects stay on track.
  
• Manage a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring their ongoing support and involvement throughout the project lifecycle.
  
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, schedules, and status reports, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project goals.
  

Essential Experience Required

• Proven experience in leading and implementing projects at a similar level.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
  
• Experience in business planning, financial management, and organisational development.
  
• Degree or equivalent vocational experience in progressively demanding roles.
  

Additional information to note

• Satisfactory DBS clearance required.
  
• Willingness and ability to travel across the county for meetings.
  

Closing Date: 27th July 2025

Requirements

Requirements

• Proven experience in leading and implementing projects at a similar level.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
  
• Experience in business planning, financial management, and organisational development.