Project Manager (Transformation)

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager on a 6 months contract with the possibility of an extension.

The client is looking for a Project Manager to work on its large-scale Transformation Programme.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide project management support to the client’s Transformation Programme
• Manage a number of concurrent projects to help deliver the programme
• Ensure projects are delivered to time, scope and budget
• Develop Business Cases identifying the benefits of change
• Define and agree project scope, objectives, critical success factors, deliverables, milestones and governance
• Prepare high level/detailed plans covering project activities and keep these up-to-date throughout the project lifecycle
• Estimate staff resources and skills required for delivery of constituent projects and organise the allocation of the appropriate resources at the correct point within the project timeline
• Complete regular highlight reports to feed into corporate reporting
• Capture and develop quantified information relating to risks and issues potentially affecting a project
• Conduct regular outcome/benefits focussed project reviews

What you’ll need:

• A recognised project and/or a track record of successful application of such management systems to real projects and programmes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to set objectives, plan and manage the use of time and resources and work within tight deadlines and budgets

If this sounds interesting to you, please contact Anisha!