Project Manager - SFRS02681

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental emergency services organization is seeking a Project Manager for a fixed-term position in Scotland. The role involves overseeing complex projects, applying project management methodologies, and providing guidance to staff. Candidates should have significant project management experience, relevant qualifications, and the ability to work under pressure. This is a full-time role offering a competitive salary with progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing large complex projects.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
• Capacity to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and leadership in project work packages.
• Manage project planning and reporting on progress.
• Collate and report on workstream activities.

Skills

Project management

Business analysis

Programme management

Business case development

Software development

Sharepoint site development

Education

Degree in an appropriate discipline

Prince 2 practitioner

PMI or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would like to invite applications for the post of Project Manager, location flexible across Scotland, on a fixed term temporary basis for 23 months. This is a full-time opportunity, working 35 hours per week.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake the workstream project management and governance of a major operational / strategic project within Asset Management. You will work within industry recognised project management methodologies and will provide advice and guidance to internal managers on project management issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and leadership in project work packages, develop relationships with relevant uniformed staff, technical advisor, suppliers and the relevant business community to ensure adequate support is provided and apply project management best practices appropriately.
• Cover all aspects of project management including project team development and management, project planning, reporting of progress and exceptions (cost, time, quality etc.) in line with governance procedures, conduct and management of project meetings and proactive management and reporting of workstream, work package and project dependencies, risks and issues to the Senior Management, Project Lead, Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) and internal stakeholders as required.
• Collate, manage and report on the wide range of workstream activities and work packages within the allocated project(s).
• Contribute to the development and implementation of project(s) and Portfolio Office strategies, policies and procedures in the project management field.
• Play a significant role in raising and maintaining a positive profile for allocated project(s) and Portfolio Office within the wider organisation.
• Support workstream leads and work package contributors.

Qualifications

You will need:

• Previous and significant experience of managing large complex and technical or development projects.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
• Personal resilience and capacity to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and organisational priorities.
• Educated to degree level in an appropriate discipline or have demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Hold Prince 2 practitioner, PMI or equivalent.
• Skills and experience in at least 3 of the following areas: Programme management, Prince 2 practitioner, Business analysis, Business case development, Software development, Sharepoint site development.

Desirable criteria

• Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Foundation, Better Business Cases foundation.
• Experience of public sector procurement, working within a formal quality environment, and working within an emergency services environment.
• Knowledge of broad industry trends and technology shifts.

Other information

Full details of the role and our recruitment process can be found in the attached information pack.

Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to regular review - in line with the SFRS performance appraisal arrangements. A higher salary placing will be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.

This post is subject to the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exemptions) Scotland Order 2013. Therefore, the successful candidate will be subject to a Standard Disclosure record check through Disclosure Scotland.

Please note, this post has been determined as politically restricted, further information is available in the Recruitment information Pack.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In addition, we are committed to being a Disability Confident Employer and will ensure that all applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited for interview.

If you would like to apply in a different format, please email People Services at [e-mail].

Please note, a fully completed application form must be submitted as SFRS do not accept CVs in support of applications for employment.