Transport Delivery Project Manager

Portsmouth City Council; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth City Council is seeking a Transport Delivery Project Manager to oversee transport projects aligned with the Portsmouth Transport Strategy. This full-time role involves managing budgets, assessing project feasibility, and maintaining stakeholder relationships, with hybrid working options available. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and project management experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in Project and/or Programme Management lifecycle from initiation to closure.
• Effective presentation and communication skills.
• Managing multidisciplinary teams and procuring contractors.

Responsibilities

• Implement and adhere to approved governance processes.
• Assess project feasibility, including budget, resources, and timelines.
• Manage budgets effectively.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Relevant educational qualifications in Maths and English

PRINCE 2 Practitioner certification or equivalent

Job description

About Portsmouth City Council

Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation committed to making a difference, guided by core values that define who we are, what we stand for, and how we act.

We are dedicated to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and being people-focused. These values shape our contributions to the success of the council and our personal growth. Learn more about our values and behaviors.

Job Introduction

• We are seeking a Transport Delivery Project Manager to join our Transport Delivery team, responsible for delivering transport projects aligned with the Portsmouth Transport Strategy and national priorities. This is a full-time position based at the Civic Offices, with hybrid working arrangements depending on business needs.

Your New Role

• Main Duties and Responsibilities:
  1. Implement and adhere to approved governance processes.
  2. Assess project feasibility, including budget, resources, and timelines.
  3. Set goals, define roles, and develop schedules and timelines for tasks.
  4. Manage budgets effectively.
  5. Monitor project progress.
  6. Identify and manage risks.
  7. Maintain relationships with stakeholders.
  8. Provide accurate and regular reports to the Board and senior management.

Candidate Profile

• Relevant educational qualifications in Maths and English.
• PRINCE 2 Practitioner certification or equivalent, or substantial project management experience.

Applicants should demonstrate experience in:

• Project and/or Programme Management lifecycle from initiation to closure.
• Effective presentation and communication skills.
• Managing multidisciplinary teams and procuring contractors.
• Handling large and complex budgets.
• Building productive stakeholder partnerships.

Experience in delivering transport projects is desirable but not essential.

For full details, please review the 'Who is the Person' section in the attached job profile.

Our Recruitment Process

Full details are available on our support for applicants' page: Support for applicants - Careers portal.

We offer hybrid working with attendance at the Civic Offices approximately 2 days a week, depending on role and business needs.

Applicants should demonstrate how they meet each point in the 'Who is the Person' section of the job profile, using examples from their experience or transferable skills. A detailed personal statement is essential for consideration.

We reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found.

We are a disability confident employer and hold Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information is available at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal.

For application support, contact [e-mail] or call 023 92 616 800.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK; no offer will be made without this.

Learn more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council.

Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 23rd June.