PROJECT/CONTRACT MANAGER - INSIDE IR35 CONTRACT - £238.53 per day
This is a unique opportunity to join one of Loriens leading Public Sector clients as Project/Contract Manager of the Document and Evidence Management Team where you will play a key role in ongoing enquiry they are working on.
As the Project/Contract Manager working within the Inquiry team, you will play a key role in supporting the collection and preservation of material from the Inquiry's core participants and work with the Inquiry's legal team in preparation for the Inquiry hearings. You will also be responsible for managing a range of contracts and ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.
You should be confident in your ability to lead and manage others in a project management setting to deliver a high level of service. Additionally the Inquiry will be supported by a combination of seconded civil servants, external specialists and lawyers.
Responsibilities
- Gathering and developing business requirements for inclusion in contract specifications
- Implementing and managing contracts including financial and project monitoring
- Compliance with the Scottish Public Finance Manual
- Ensure prompt collection and sign-off of invoices
- Liaise across departments to ensure compliance with contracts
- Project manage the contract cycle to ensure sufficient commercial cover is implemented timeously
Essential Criteria
1. Proven track record in successful project or change delivery with the use of project management methodologies.
2. Experience of managing contracts effectively and proactively, complying with required policies and procedures.
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills used to build good professional relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
4. Ability to collate, organise and analyse information to support the planning and delivery of improvement.
Competencies
People Management
Communications and Engagement
Improving Performance
Analysis and Use of Evidence
This job will be based in Waverley Gate, Edinburgh and you will be required to attend the office on a minimum of 2 days per week.
Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.