Venesky-Brown's client, a public sector organisation in Glasgow, is currently looking to recruit a Project Manager until 31st March 2025 on a rate of up to £500/day Outside IR35. This role will be a hybrid of working at home and in the office.
Responsibilities:
- Project Planning and Management: Ensure comprehensive project plans, outlining scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resources. Ensure project execution, monitoring progress, and adjusting plans as necessary to ensure successful completion.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project requirements, goals, and deliverables. Maintain regular communication to provide updates, gather feedback, and manage expectations.
- Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and develop response strategies. Monitor and address risks throughout the project lifecycle to minimise impact on project objectives.
- Mentorship and Training: Act as a mentor for Peers and other team managers, providing guidance, support, and feedback to help them develop their skills and advance their understanding and experience of Project Management. Facilitate training sessions and knowledge-sharing activities to enhance team capabilities.
- Reporting and Documentation: Ensure the preparation and presentation of regular project status reports to senior management and stakeholders. Maintain comprehensive project documentation and reports.
- Compliance and Standards: Ensure all projects comply with relevant laws, regulations, and standards applicable to the public sector. Promote best practices in project management and ensure adherence to organisational policies and procedures.
Essential Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in project management, preferably within the public sector.
- Demonstrated experience in mentoring and developing team managers.
- Strong understanding of public sector regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic work environment.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Desirable Skills:
- Background or Experience of Social Housing or Health & Social Care Projects is desirable.
- Professional certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is highly desirable.
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