Senior Project Manager
Lincolnshire County Council is looking for a dynamic Senior Project Manager to work within our expanding Corporate Transformation Service.
The authority is one of the largest county councils in the UK and we are ambitious for both our residents and the people who work here. Our transformation strategy vision is to drive change and innovation throughout the council to help us provide the very best outcomes within the resources available, could you be part of this?
This role enjoys the flexibility of hybrid working.
About the role
As a Senior Project Manager, you will support the implementation and delivery of the Council’s transformation activities, and other corporate priority and major projects. This role will lead and manage some of the Council’s most complex transformational and innovative change projects and programmes of work.
You will be responsible for providing the day-to-day leadership for the delivery of projects or programmes of work, including ensuring work is delivered within allocated budget, on time and to the agreed level of quality standards.
What are we looking for?
- Are you a Senior Project Manager qualified in an appropriate Project Management discipline with experience of managing projects or programmes at a senior level within a transformational environment, preferably within a political context?
- Do you have an excellent knowledge of change management methodologies, and experience of implementing change within large and complex organisations?
- Do you have the ability to apply Business/ Data Analysis approaches such as Lean Six Sigma to deliver innovative solutions and new ways of working?
- Can you prioritise workloads and deadlines in a fast passed, complex environment, by utilising excellent people management, relationship building and communication skills?
- Are you professionally curious, innovative and creative?
If this describes you come and join our Transformation Service!
About Our Offer
In return we are offering a salary of £44,428 - £49,498, along with a pension and a comprehensive benefits package. We also take your development very seriously and will work with you to ensure that the goals of the organisation and yours are at the forefront of your everyday.
Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure
The role is based within our Lincoln site and encompasses a hybrid working model where you will combine working from home with time on site based on the needs of the service.
If this sounds like the role for you, please take a look at the job description and person specification and apply.
Next steps
As this is a CV application, it is imperative that your covering letter clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role (as set out in the Job Description) and what you feel you can bring to this role and the wider County Council.
Any questions? If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Sadie Rossington at sadie.rossington@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Applications for this position close on 19th May and interviews will be held on the 5th June 2024.
Best of luck with your application.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.