Project Manager

Student Loans Company; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 61,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A government-owned organization in Glasgow seeks a Project Manager to lead business change and technology projects. The role requires excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, along with experience in IT systems delivery. The company offers a blended working model and a robust benefits package including a Civil Service pension and life insurance. Strong project management skills and proficiency in MS Project are essential for this full-time position.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Flexi-time and flexible working options

Civil Service pension scheme

Life insurance cover for 4 x annual salary

Contributory lifestyle benefit options

Qualifications

• Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Effective stakeholder management skills.
• Focus on continuous improvement and developing working practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of business change and technology projects.
• Ensure governance and assurance monitoring on project progress.
• Manage risks and prepare the business for change.

Skills

Project Management Methodology

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

MS Office Suite

IT Systems Delivery

Budget Management

Team Leadership

Tools

Microsoft Project

Visio

Job description

Salary :

61950.00 - 72952.00 GBP Annual

Pension

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%. Please refer to the Civil Service Pensions website for more information.

Type

Full time

Fixed Term End

• Please note : The advert will close at 11 : 59PM the night before the listed closing date.

SLC offer a blended working model which will typically be 2 days in the office and 3 days from home.

Is it time you unlocked your potential

Student Loans Company is a non-profit making Government-owned organisation to provide loans and grants to students in universities and colleges in the UK. Since 1989 we have enabled our customers to invest in their futures by delivering secure accurate and efficient assessment payment and repayment services.

Our Values

• Honesty : We act with integrity and transparency sharing information openly and addressing challenges with courage.
• Empowerment : We enable people to take initiative make impactful decisions and continuously learn and grow.
• Accountability : We deliver on commitments own our successes and mistakes and strive for quality outcomes.
• Respect : We value diverse perspectives actively listen and create an inclusive environment where everyone belongs.
• Trust : We collaborate across teams build dependable relationships and work as one to deliver for our customers.

These values are more than words they guide our decisions shape our collaborations and strengthen our impact on the students we serve.

About the Role

SLC has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our team to lead and manage the delivery of internal and external facing business change and technology projects. The Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of the required outcomes including ensuring the appropriate governance and assurance monitoring and reporting on project progress managing risks and issues and ensuring the business readiness for change.

Opportunities

• One 15-month fixed-term contract
• One 24-month fixed-term contract
• Two 12-month fixed-term contracts

What you bring

• Excellent written / verbal communication and presentation skills with experience of reporting to a senior audience.
• Effective stakeholder management skills with the ability to build relationships by communicating influencing and negotiating at all levels with technical and business teams project stakeholders and sponsors.
• Focus on continuous improvement and developing working practices for self and others.
• Self-motivated and highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Uses initiative to resolve issues and is confident in ability to make decisions.
• Strong MS Office suite knowledge including Excel PowerPoint and MS Project.
• Experience of delivering IT-based systems and project solutions.
• Experience of effectively managing and controlling project budgets.
• Experience of managing internal and external suppliers and in leading multi-discipline teams.

You can expect more from a career with SLC. We support colleagues to unlock their potential through our Career Pathways development programme and offer an excellent benefit and rewards package that includes :

• 28 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays
• Option to buy / sell annual leave
• Flexi-time and enhanced flexible working options available
• Option to join the Civil Service pension scheme
• Life insurance cover for 4 x annual salary
• Enhanced company sick pay and family leave including maternity paternity and adoption
• Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers cycle to work scheme access to the Civil Service Sports and Leisure Club for discounted gym memberships and an optional dental insurance scheme

T o find out whats its like to work at Student Loans Company click here SLC Careers

The Legal Bits

Well need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If we offer you a job and you accept there are some background checks we need to complete before you can start with us. This will include employment history criminal record check credit reference check and fraud check.

SLC are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive for all candidates and will make reasonable adjustments for those who consider themselves to have a disability or long-term condition in line with the Equality Act 2010. Our application process provides candidates with the opportunity to request reasonable adjustments but if you would like to discuss this in more detail please email

Required Experience

IC

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Construction Estimating,Construction Experience,PMBOK,Visio,Construction Management,Project Management,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project,Project Management Lifecycle,Contracts

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1

Monthly Salary

Salary : 61950 - 72952