Location: Force HQ, Liverpool
Contract Type: Temporary
Hourly Rate: £24.72 per hour
End Date: 30th August 2027
Working Pattern: Full Time, 36.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
About the Role:
Our client, a prominent organisation in the public sector, is seeking an experienced IS Project Manager to lead the successful implementation of Information Systems (IS) projects. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in transforming services through effective project management while ensuring adherence to specifications, timelines, and budgets.
Key Responsibilities:
As the IS Project Manager, you will:
Confirm business requirements and proposed solutions with system owners, ensuring project viability and efficiency before commencement.
Select appropriate IT systems, services, and suppliers to meet project requirements.
Identify necessary tasks and activities for project implementation, estimating required resources and budgets.
Produce and agree on detailed implementation plans with stakeholders, including system owners and ICT department sections.
Negotiate contracts with suppliers for equipment and services.
Supervise and coordinate the work of IT staff and external suppliers to ensure timely and budget-compliant project delivery.
Maintain regular communication with potential users and owners to report progress and verify that evolving projects continue to meet their needs.
Report progress and highlight issues to the ICT Projects Manager, proactively managing risks and changes in project scope.
Plan and oversee testing and acceptance of new systems, ensuring compliance with agreed specifications.
Facilitate the smooth handover of completed projects to the ICT Services team.What Our Client Is Looking For:
The ideal candidate will have:
A degree or equivalent education level, with a completed training course in ICT project management.
Proven experience in implementing IT systems or similar projects within large and complex organisations.
Familiarity with various project management methodologies, applied successfully across multiple projects.
A broad knowledge of different IT systems to assess proposed solutions and understand their impacts.
Excellent interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with users and persuade them of project viability.
Strong management capabilities to motivate and coordinate project teams and external suppliers.
Attention to detail to monitor ongoing project status effectively.Working Environment:
This role requires collaboration across various groups, departments, and external suppliers, demanding a diplomatic yet authoritative approach. The IS Project Manager will engage with middle and senior management to ensure resource allocation aligns with project needs.
Why Join This Project?
Play a critical role in enhancing public sector services.
Engage in diverse projects that make a tangible difference.
Work within a supportive team environment that values your contributions.
If you are a driven project manager with a passion for delivering results in the public sector, this role is for you! Embrace the opportunity to make a real impact while furthering your career in a dynamic environment.
Apply Now!
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity. Submit your application today and become a vital part of our client's transformative initiatives in Everton, Liverpool!
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