Change Project Manager

Critical Project Resourcing Ltd; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking an experienced Change Project Manager to lead key housing transformation initiatives in East London. This hybrid role requires a proven project manager capable of delivering projects on time and within budget. Responsibilities include implementing a new Target Operating Model, coordinating stakeholder engagement, and tracking project risks and benefits. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in local authority environments and is knowledgeable about project management methodologies. This role offers a competitive rate of £400 per day on an umbrella basis.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of current issues affecting local authorities.
• Substantial knowledge of programme and project management methodologies.
• Experience working in complex and politically sensitive environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver housing change and transformation projects.
• Implement the Target Operating Model and embed new ways of working.
• Provide clear reporting and assurance on programme delivery.

Skills

Project management tools

Stakeholder engagement

Risk tracking

Education

Project management qualification (PRINCE2, MSP, Agile or equivalent)

Job description

Change Project Manager (Housing)
Location: East London/Hybrid
Rate: £400 per day (umbrella)

A Local Authority in East London is recruiting an experienced Change Project Manager to lead and deliver key housing transformation initiatives.
Reporting to the Head of Housing Strategy, you will be responsible for managing strategic housing change projects, ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality. The role will initially focus on the implementation of a new Target Operating Model (TOM) and driving the adoption of new ways of working across the housing service.
You will work closely with service leads, frontline teams, and a wide range of stakeholders to embed change, identify training needs, and ensure the department is equipped to deliver improved housing services. You will also map and manage dependencies across the programme, providing robust assurance on overall delivery.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver housing change and transformation projects
• Implement the Target Operating Model and embed new ways of working
• Coordinate stakeholder engagement across departments and with external partners
• Track risks, issues, benefits, and inter-dependencies across the project portfolio
• Provide clear reporting and assurance on programme delivery
• Support co-production of service design with senior leaders, stakeholders, and residents

Knowledge and skills required:

• Strong understanding of current issues affecting local authorities
• Substantial knowledge of programme and project management methodologies
• Proven use of project management tools and templates to deliver to time, cost, and quality
• Experience working in complex and politically sensitive environments
• Project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, MSP, Agile or equivalent)

Experience required:

• Extensive experience delivering change in complex local authority environments
• Experience working with senior managers, stakeholders, and residents to co-produce services
• Strong report writing skills, including preparation of complex reports and briefing materials for diverse audiences

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