Transformation Project Manager

N G Bailey; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

We are currently seeking a Transformation Project Manager to join us on a 12 months fixed term contract basis.

The successful candidate will be working within the NG Bailey and Freedom Services System Transformation Programme (SST) which is to replace the existing IFS system with the new work management and finance system combination – JobLogic and FocalPoint. Reporting directly to the SST Programme Manager.

The Project Manager will be responsible for leading, directing and overseeing the delivery and completion of the projects within the agreed time, budget, scope and objectives. This would be in line with the agreed workstreams and project deliveries for the whole Facilities Services project and for each of the individual project phases.

Some of the key deliverables will include:

• Managing the development and deliverables of the project ensuring the project documentations are approved by the appropriate stakeholders in line with the agreed timelines. This includes Project Initiation Document, Project Plan, Risk and Issue Management, Resource Planning, Third Party Management.
• Budget Management.
• Stakeholder engagement and management of expectations.
• Working with 3rd party suppliers.
• Ensuring the completion of deliverables in accordance with the agreed plan including milestones and approach with the business stakeholders and Project Board.
• Identification, management and resolution of risks and issues on the project and communicate the mitigation actions to minimise the impact on the project.
• Responsible for project reporting to the appropriate committees and forums based on the agreed governance.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in delivering complex system and business change programmes across cross functional teams including technical and non-technical business stakeholders.
• Proven experience and good understanding of the project lifecycle.
• Excellent stakeholder and 3rd party management skills.

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes:

• Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle).
• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution.
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice).
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.

Next Steps:

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us:

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.