Project Manager - Strategic Improvement (35 hpw) (Fixed Term for 23 Months), Highland Council H[...]

Highland Council; Inverness; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Highland Council is seeking a Project Manager for Strategic Improvement to coordinate its delivery plan, focusing on significant digital transformation projects. The role requires strong project management skills, with a minimum of five years' experience in related fields, alongside a relevant degree or qualifications. The successful candidate will ensure efficient delivery of council priorities and help enhance community services through innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in project and programme management.
• Experience in digital transformation or ICT related fields.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and implementation of the Delivery Plan for Highland Council.
• Support key programmes of work, including the ICT Strategy.

Skills

Project Management

Digital Transformation

ICT Strategy

Education

Degree in a numerate/business/digital technology related subject

Relevant industry-specific qualification

Job description

Salary: £47,487 - £52,325 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Description

Post Title: Project Manager - Strategic Improvement
Location: Highland Council Headquarters, Inverness
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Fixed Term for 23 Months
Salary: £47,847 - £52,325

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: Daniel Scott Email: [e-mail]

Job Purpose: Our Future Highland sets out the programme of Highland Council for the five-year period up to 2027. It makes commitments to secure social and economic transformation on behalf of Highland communities. It has a range of workstreams, programmes and projects, which are measured by our performance plan or by specific service plans. Importantly, the operational delivery plan is also the means by which we will deliver on Highland Council’s three-year budget strategy (2024 – 2027)

The Strategic Improvement Team, which includes the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) sitting within The Council’s Transformation Function, will play a key role in the co-ordination and implementation of this Delivery Plan as well as key programmes of work that underpin it, such as the ICT Strategy.

Please APPLY ONLINE.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

• Educated to degree level in a numerate/business/digital and technology related subject; or
• Relevant industry specific qualification(s); or
• Extensive relevant proven experience that demonstrates a similar level of knowledge and understanding.

Typically, a minimum of five years’ experience of working project and programme management with a significant proportion of that experience in digital transformation or ICT related fields