Change Project Manager

Triumph Consultants Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is seeking an experienced Transformation and Change Project Manager to lead transformation initiatives and the PMO team. You will work closely with senior management to ensure effective governance across the transformation portfolio. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree, transformation qualifications, and experience managing staff and financial oversight. This role offers a pay rate of £546.00 per day.

Qualifications

• Experience of working at a senior level in a Transformation and Change environment.
• Experience in the management of staff and transformation of a function.
• Previous experience of Portfolio, Programme and Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Provide transformation, change and PMO expertise and support.
• Ensure effective governance, coordination, consistency, and control across the transformation portfolio.
• Lead the PMO team and manage the programme and team budget.

Skills

Transformation and change management experience

Staff management

Financial oversight

Knowledge of ITIL framework

Education

NQF Level 5 – Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Formal transformation or change management qualification (e.g., P3O, PRINCE 2, MSP)

Tools

Portfolio/Programme/Project Management System(s)

Job description

What's involved with this role:


JOB TITLE: Transformation and Change Project Manager
REF: Bradford 5272302
Pay rate: £546.00 per day PAYE
Working Arrangement: TBC

The role:
On behalf of a local council, we are seeking a Transformation and Change Project Manager to provide transformation, change and PMO expertise (portfolio, project and programme management) and support that enables the department to meet and exceed agreed service levels and deliver excellent customer service.
You will work closely with the Head of Transformation and Programme Managers to ensure effective governance, coordination, consistency, and control across the transformation portfolio and to ensure activity remains aligned to the Council’s priorities.
In this role you will also provide management responsibility for the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) team and any staff assigned to the post holder. You will also work with corporate support services and other departments to support the management of transformation across the Council and maintain the overall integrity and coherence of the programme.
Key Responsibilities:


Provide transformation, change and PMO expertise (portfolio, project and programme management) and support that enables the department to meet and exceed agreed service levels and deliver excellent customer service.
Work closely with the Head of Transformation and Programme Managers to ensure effective governance, coordination, consistency, and control across the transformation portfolio and to ensure activity remains aligned to the Council’s priorities.
Provide management responsibility for the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) team and any staff assigned to the post holder. Work with corporate support services and other departments to support the management of transformation across the Council and maintain the overall integrity and coherence of the programme.
Manage and lead the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) Team and be part of the Transformation and Change service management team. Directly responsible to the Head of Transformation.
Provide financial oversight, monitoring and support to the programme and team budget.
Provide administration and contract management of the Portfolio/Programme/Project Management System(s) in accordance with Council policies.


What the client is looking for:


Experience of working at a senior level in a Transformation and Change environment, ideally within local government or a large public sector organisation
Experience in the management of staff and the transformation or a function
NQF Level 5 – Bachelors Degree or equivalent level or professional qualification in the relevant Sector.
A formal transformation or change management qualification e.g. P3O, PRINCE 2, MSP or significant portfolio, programme and project management experience.
Knowledge of the ITIL framework and the ability to work within it.
Previous experience of Portfolio, Programme and Project Management


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Job Ref: Bradford 5272302


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