JOB TITLE ICT Project Manager
POST NUMBER 007016
WEEKLY WORKING HOURS 37
SALARY RANGE £46,142 to £49,282 pa – pro rata for hours worked
TYPE OF CONTRACT Permanent
LOCATION Stevenage / Hertford / Hybrid
ABOUT THE ROLE
• A great opportunity to lead on organisation-wide, high-profile ICT initiatives that will shape the future of how our shared service operate and deliver value to our end users. You will introduce business change across our shared service in Cyber, Infrastructure and Networks projects.
• We are seeking a skilled and motivated ICT Project Manager to lead and deliver projects within our Portfolio. The successful candidate will be responsible for effective planning, managing priorities, and co-ordinating the work of the project team, stakeholders and suppliers.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Leading the delivery of ICT projects from discovery to deployment using Waterfall, Agile or Hybrid methodologies.
• Managing the rollout of Cyber, Infrastructure and Network projects across the estate.
• Co-ordinating Go-Lives - ensuring business units\service departments transition smoothly.
• Management of cross-functional teams across both organisations.
• Managing project plans, risk, issue and change registers, budgets and stakeholder expectations.
• Supporting post-implementation reviews and continuous improvement.
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for an [ICT] Project Manager with a proven track record in successfully managing technology projects in complex environments. You will bring strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills to ensure the success of our initiatives.
Essential Skills and Experience
• Experience in IT project management, preferably within local government or the public sector.
• Practical experience and application of Prince 2, Agile or Hybrid methodologies.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
OUR BENEFITS
• Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements.
• Part time and Job share opportunities - all our full-time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
• 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues
• Season ticket loans and discounts for public transport
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Stevenage Credit Union: secure savings, free life insurance and access to cheap loans.
• Employee Discounts: via monthly paid membership of the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
• Discounted Health and Fitness membership
• Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union.
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://jobs.stevenage.gov.uk/StevenageBorough/Home
For an informal discussion about this role please contact
Name Thomas Crofts
Job Title PMO Manager
Phone Number 07809770700
Email thomas.crofts@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 3 October
Interviews will be held weeks commencing: Monday 13 and 20 October
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities
