Project Manager, Children's Services — Change & Delivery Leader

Milton Keynes City Council; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Employee benefits programme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Milton Keynes City Council is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver complex reforms in Children's Services. You will drive strategic, time-limited programmes such as SEND improvement and Best Start in Life, coordinating with sponsors, boards and partners to ensure objectives are met and benefits realised.

Site-based role with potential hybrid elements, depending on service needs. You will develop robust project plans, governance, and risk management while controlling budgets

Qualifications

• Recognised project management qualifications such as Prince2 Foundation or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple projects from initiation to delivery, ensuring clear plans, timelines and successful outcomes.
• Work closely with project sponsors, boards and stakeholders to provide updates, advice and recommendations.
• Develop and maintain project plans, documentation and governance processes to ensure quality and compliance.
• Define delivery approaches, manage resources and implement change and communication plans.
• Identify, assess and manage risks, issues and dependencies, ensuring appropriate mitigation is in place.
• Manage budgets, suppliers and project teams while building strong relationships with internal and external partners.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Risk management

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Milton Keynes City Council is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver complex reforms in Children's Services. You will drive strategic, time-limited programmes such as SEND improvement and Best Start in Life, coordinating with sponsors, boards and partners to ensure objectives are met and benefits realised.

Site-based role with potential hybrid elements, depending on service needs. You will develop robust project plans, governance, and risk management while controlling budgets