Hybrid Digital Transformation Project Lead

Stockport; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Stockport Council is seeking an experienced Digital Project Delivery Manager to lead and deliver digital transformation projects in collaboration with Heads of Service and Programme Managers. The role focuses on managing inception through delivery, balancing time, quality, resources and risk, while engaging stakeholders and ensuring outcomes matter.

You will possess a strong background in project delivery, with experience in digital projects or IT operations.

Qualifications

• This role requires an in-depth knowledge of Project and/or Programme management.
• Experience of managing digital projects, IT system operations, service design or business analysis would be beneficial.
• Most importantly, you will be flexible, inclusive and committed to working in line with Stockport Council’s values.

Responsibilities

• Managing complex Transformation Projects in an open and transparent way.
• Development and maintenance of detailed project documentation such as; The Business Case, Project Plan, RAID log, Highlight Report etc.
• Co-ordinating the project team and project meetings, identifying clear roles and responsibilities and proactively unblocking work that may be stuck in delivery.
• Proactively running retrospectives/lessons learned activities in a manner that invites open and honest feedback to ensure projects are delivered effectively.
• Where appropriate gather project requirements through; workshop facilitation, one-to-one meetings, or surveys etc.
• Reporting or translating complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to colleagues at all levels.
• Building and maintaining professional working relationships across multiple service areas/ organisations
• Proactively sharing your learning at the Project Management Community of Practice.

Job description

Stockport Council is seeking an experienced Digital Project Delivery Manager to lead and deliver digital transformation projects in collaboration with Heads of Service and Programme Managers. The role focuses on managing inception through delivery, balancing time, quality, resources and risk, while engaging stakeholders and ensuring outcomes matter.

You will possess a strong background in project delivery, with experience in digital projects or IT operations.