Project Lead (Digital Transformation) 6 month FTC

EA First; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking at locations

Gym access or facilities

Sick Pay

Flexible working hours

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Electric Car Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 24

23/7

Job summary

The ExtraCare Charitable Trust in Coventry is recruiting a Project Lead (Digital Transformation) on an initial 6 month fixed term contract, with hybrid working and a salary of £45,000 per annum. You will support the Portfolio Manager to define scope, plan digital projects, coordinate system rollouts, manage risks and engage stakeholders across villages and schemes, with travel to sites as required.

Experience in PRINCE2 or Agile and a Project Management qualification are desirable, along with

Qualifications

• Experience of project management and delivering complex digital initiatives.
• A recognised qualification in Project Management (e.g., PRINCE2, PMI).
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and frameworks (PRINCE2, Agile).
• Experience with digital systems, solution testing and user acceptance testing.

Responsibilities

• Support Portfolio Manager in implementing project management standards and best practice.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, plans and responsibilities.
• Coordinate system rollouts and delegate actions across teams.
• Facilitate meetings/workshops and capture lessons learned.
• Produce clear progress reports for decision-making and stakeholder updates.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies and change control.

Skills

Project management

PRINCE2

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Education

Project Management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Power Platform

Job description

We are delighted to be partnering with The ExtraCare Charitable Trust to recruit a Project Lead (Digital Transformation) on an initial 6 month fixed term contract (FTC), with the possibility of extension. The role is paying £45,000 per annum and offers hybrid working.

The ExtraCare Charitable Trust is a registered charity established in 1988 and based in Coventry. ExtraCare creates communities that offer homes, enjoyable lifestyles and access to care when it is needed.

Their vision is 'Better Lives for Older People' and their mission is to create sustainable communities that provide homes older people want, lifestyles they can enjoy and care if it is needed.

To deliver their vision and mission they essentially do three things:

• Operate villages and schemes.
• Support their villages, schemes and their 'extra-care' model through fundraising, advocacy and research.

Their locations provide vibrant communities for people aged over 55, supporting a healthy, active and independent lifestyle in later years. As a charity, surpluses are reinvested into charitable activities to help provide better services and support.

• Support the Portfolio Manager in implementing project management standards and best practice across the Digital Transformation Team.
• Help define project scope, goals, deliverables, plans and responsibilities.
• Work with subject matter experts to formulate and communicate solution options.
• Plan, organise and implement digital projects, including coordinating system rollouts and delegating actions.
• Facilitate project meetings and workshops, including lessons-learned sessions, to support effective communication and collaboration.
• Produce clear project reports that demonstrate progress and support decision-making.
• Collaborate with project teams, stakeholders, business managers and suppliers.
• Ensure effective project communication and change management throughout delivery.
• Create and maintain accurate project documentation.
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies and change control, including tracking and reporting with business managers.
• Coordinate solution testing and user acceptance testing, helping to resolve issues experienced by business leads and end users.
• Ensure benefits assessments are completed following deployment and at project close.
• Travel to ExtraCare locations as required, particularly during implementation, to help embed change.

This post is subject to two satisfactory references, medical clearance and Home Office right to work clearance.

• Experience of project management, or experience in a similar delivery role.
• A recognised qualification in Project Management.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and frameworks, such as PRINCE2 and Agile.
• Experience of digital systems, solution testing and organising user acceptance testing.
• Experience of identifying problems, developing solutions and evaluating and mitigating issues and risks.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to work across concurrent schedules and tight deadlines.
• Excellent teamwork, networking and communication skills, alongside the ability to work independently and take a lead role when required.
• Competence in project financial management and reporting, and confidence working with data.
• The ability to influence, be appropriately assertive and resolve issues experienced by business leads and end users.
• The ability to communicate effectively with both face-to-face and remote teams.
• A positive, inquisitive and proactive approach, combined with empathy and a collaborative working style.
• Experience of housing management systems or other digital platforms would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Power Platform or comparable digital systems would be advantageous.
• £45,000 per annum.
• 37.5 hours per week.
• Initial 6 month fixed term contract (FTC).
• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays.
• Buy & sell annual leave up to 5 days.
• Sick Pay (cover increases with length of service.)
• Free Gym access at ExtraCare Villages.
• Flexitime Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Attendance vouchers for exemplary attendance £50 x 2 per year.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Electric Car Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 24/7.
• Free parking at ExtraCare's main office (7 Harry Weston Road, Binley Business Park, Binley, Coventry, CV3 2SN) and all village locations.

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this fixed term contract vacancy.