Project Manager, Belfast

My client a leading public sector organisation based in Belfast are currently seeking to recruit a Full-Time Project Manager.

Client: DHCNI

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm

Pay: £23.60 per hour

KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

The Project Manager will take responsibility for the management and delivery of small to medium-sized ICT projects across HSCDI. They will deliver ICT projects to time and budget in line with approved standards. The Project Manager will work with key stakeholders for each project delivered. They will facilitate transformation and change in relevant service areas.

KEY RESULT AREAS Service Delivery. Lead and deliver small to medium sized ICT projects to time and budget as directed and advised. Work collaboratively with all stakeholders to develop business cases; Manage projects through the required formal approval stages such business case approvals. Develop plans and strategies for delivery of projects. Produce documentation and reports in line with HSC Standards and Practices as appropriate. Report project progress through Highlight Reports, Stage and Exception Plans as required; Collaborate effectively with vendors/third party suppliers in the procurement, implementation and transition of small to medium sized ICT Systems, Solutions and Services. Follow agreed procedures and specialist advice, such as legal or procurement services, as required to effectively deliver a project. Maintain Project Risks and Issue Logs. Liaise with Programme Managers and related projects to ensure that project deliverables are coordinated and duplication is avoided where possible. Quality & IT Service Management Best Practice. Participate fully in quality initiatives particularly those involving ITS and specifically the application of ISO 20000; Plan and support service transition to customers and IT operational teams Monitor and maintain performance of ICT services ensuring adequate capacity and availability of services taking both proactive and reactive action when required; Follow change, release and configuration management processes; Ensure ICT Services operational documentation for which they are responsible for is kept up to date. Assist in development and implementation of regional protocols and guidelines as required. Key input to the development and implementation of robust monitoring systems for the delivery of systems and services. Act as the primary point of contact in the absence of the line manager for relevant services in the event of a Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery. This includes assisting their manager with ensuring that proactive system related disaster recovery processes are documented, tested and kept up to date. Financial & Resource Management. Manage projects through the required formal approval stages such business case approvals. Secure the financial and other resources required for successful delivery of projects. Monitor overall progress and use of resources, initiating prompt and effective corrective action as and when necessary; Manage and monitor of all aspects of project budgets and expenditure throughout the project. Plan, monitor and report on projects using standard Programme and Project Management (PPM) software tool; Set up project and programme structures for the effective management, quality assurance and reporting of projects and programmes as required; Conduct Post Project Evaluations and Project Reviews to assess how well the Project was managed; follow up on 'lessons learned' and other actions. Collaborative Working Represent the HSCDI in local or regional forums and other collaborative projects and structures. Work with key stakeholders across the HSC and beyond on all aspects of assigned projects. Communicate with suppliers/vendors as required, ensuring good relationships are maintained at all times. Provide support and work collaboratively with stakeholders to identify application development requirements.

Essential Criteria

1a A university degree or professional qualification and have worked for at least 3 years' experience in a project management role within a major organisation Or 1b Have worked for at least 4 years in a project management role within a major Organisation. Shortlisting by Application Form 2. Have experience of leading ICT supported projects with a budget of over £50,000. 3. Have previous experience utilising a project methodology (e.g. PRINCE 2, other similar methodology). 4. Have at least 2 years' experience managing teams 5. Have worked with a diverse range of stakeholders, both internal and external to an organisation, to achieve successful outcomes for a minimum of 3 years. 9 | P a g e Other 6. Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by The Organisation which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.

SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage:

Demonstrate evidence of personally managing and leading change within an organisation.  Have worked with a range of stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes. Have excellent communication skills to meet the needs of the post in full. Demonstrate high level organisational skills with the ability to work to demanding and competing timescales in the implementation, delivery and support of a complex service and customer management environment.  Strong competency in using desktop IT Microsoft Office suite of programmes, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, for analysis, presentation of data and creating reports.

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If you are interested and available for this position, please upload your CV to the link or contact Stephanie Wilson at [email protected]

To be shortlisted for this role all applicants MUST meet the essential criteria. Please note that these roles may be filled quickly but your CV will be kept on file for future similar roles. As there are so many applications, unsuccessful candidates may not be contacted.

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