York / Hybrid with an expectation to be in the office at least 2 days a week
35 hours per week
About the role
These are exciting times at JRF and JRHT, as we have an ambitious programme of transformation underway. We have recently transformed our Housing and Finance services, including the replacement of legacy systems.We are now moving on to the next phase of this work, which will be replacing our systems for Asset Management, Compliance and Repairs and supporting the relevant teams in transforming their services. That's where you come in!
As a Transformation Project Manager, you will work closely with the sponsors, key stakeholders of this project and the PMO to support the delivery of transformational change projects. Ensuring that projects are well managed through the project lifecycle, you will deploy change management strategies and an inclusive approach to ongoing communications, to drive engagement and embedding of changes.
You will work closely with the Programme Manager, the Project Management Office Manager to ensure good governance and successful delivery to time, cost and quality expectations.
About you
We're looking for an experienced project manager, with previous knowledge of leading an effective matrix project team in a variety of project environments. You will have recent project management experience of delivering system implementations and supporting transformational change with oversight of multiple workstreams. You will have excellent working knowledge of project management methodologies, principles, methods, tools and techniques including planning and risk management.
With an excellent attention to detail, a strong attitude towards change and the ability to cut through complex information keeping solutions simple and outputs relevant. You'll have a natural ability to influence others with your strong communication skills and be able to build relationships across different levels. Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work at pace and with accuracy are key.
About us
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) is an independent social change organisation working to solve UK poverty. The Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT) is a registered housing association and care provider in Yorkshire and the Northeast. JRF and JRHT are two important influencing organisations with an ambitious agenda for inspiring positive change in the UK in line with our vision of a prosperous and poverty free UK.
We know that our colleagues work really hard. That's why we offer a wide range of employee benefits, so there is something for everyone.
How to apply
If you share our passion and this role sounds like you, To apply, please upload your CV and supporting letter explaining your motivation for the role and how you think your skills, knowledge and experience makes you the ideal candidate.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 22nd August.
Additional Information
In support of our approach to flexible working we are happy to receive applications from those seeking full time employment, as well as those who may want to share the role on a part time basis. When making your application, please state whether you want to be considered for either full or part time work and, if part time, the number of hours per week you would be looking for.
At JRF we're at our best when we're continually building on trust, showing we care and making a difference - and hope others will do the same. So for those roles which allow it, we're developing a more blended approach to how and where you work. Which means you can expect to work flexibly between the office and home.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At JRF/JRHT we believe in giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or social economic background. We positively encourage applications from people with experience of living in poverty.
We are a Disability Confident Employer. This means that we are committed to the recruitment, progression and retention of disabled individuals. We shall also offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the job. If you have a disability, please tell us if you would like to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.
Joseph Rowntree reserves the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date.
As part of our commitment to equity and specifically anti-racism, we operate an anonymised recruitment process so that bias is eliminated from the shortlisting process.