Senior Project Manager Childrens Services

Baltimore Consulting; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy specializing in project management is seeking a Project Manager for a 6-month interim contract in the West Midlands. The role involves leading Transformation programmes in Children's Social Care, ensuring effective delivery and stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates will have experience in children's social care transformations and strong project management skills. The position offers £500 per day under an umbrella contract and supports hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in Children’s social care Transformation programmes.
• Evidence of supporting and delivering transformation projects at a high quality.
• Excellent communication skills and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of programmes to drive service improvements within Children’s Social Care.
• Work with senior managers and staff to manage and deliver Improvement Programmes.
• Produce performance management reports to advise of programme progress.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Relevant Project Manager qualification

Job description

Project Manager Children’s Transformation

Initial 6-month interim contract

Midlands (Hybrid working)

Full time

£500 per day umbrella (Inside IR35)

CV’s are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place ASAP

Following increased investment, our client is looking for an experienced PMO specialist with experience delivering Transformation across Children’s Services. You will be responsible for leading a portfolio of programmes to drive service improvements within Children’s Social Care working with senior leaders across the directorate.

Your Role as Project Manager Children’s Transformation:

• Delivering Project Management end to end processes, working collegiately with leaders across Children’s Services and fostering key relationships
• Work in partnership with senior managers and staff to shape, manage and deliver the Improvement and Transformation Programme over the next 6 months.
• Ensure that the programme definition is clear, evidence based, ambitious and realistic.
• Produce performance management reports advising of programme progress and delivery
• Ensure transparency in performance management with senior leadership and stakeholders across Children’s Services
• Foster exceptional relationships with stakeholders to deliver strong communication through the programme
• Bring innovation and a level of challenge, based on evidence and examples of good practice and national evidence

Your previous experience as Project Manager Children’s Transformation:

• You must have previous experience working in Children’s social care Transformation programmes
• Evidence of successfully supporting and delivering transformation projects and programmes with technical PMO acumen and relevant Project Manager qualification
• Evidence of working at pace and timeliness of deliver at a high quality
• Excellent communication skills and problem solving to move forward Transformation programmes
• Proven formal relationship and stakeholder management skills

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact Lucy Connick or Leah Overend on 0117 3137110 or apply today.

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)

Recruiting decisions are based on experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.