Senior Project Manager, Belfast

My client a leading public sector organisation based in Belfast are currently looking for a Full-Time Senior Project Manager to join their existing team.

Hours: The hours of work will be 37.5 hours per week, 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday

Pay: £27.49 per hour

The client will offer a 6 month post initially with the possibility of extension.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Leadership and Practice Development

• Provide programme/project leadership and management in respect of all identified programmes, corporate projects and initiatives.
• Assist with the development of information systems and processes linked to programmes/projects and initiatives.
• Access and utilise all available evidence in the planning and implementation of identified programmes and projects.
• Development, implementation and review of relevant policies, procedures and protocols.
• Facilitate relevant staff with programme/project development activities.
• Give and receive feedback on performance of self and others, as required.
• When relevant, facilitate others in achieving their personal development goals.
• Engage in professional development as necessary.
• Present the findings from programme/project management activities internally and externally at meetings, conferences and seminars.
• Represent the RQIA as required at meetings and other relevant forums.

2. Management Responsibilities

• Provide high level programme/project management capability to the executive team for all identified programmes, corporate and strategic projects and initiatives.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of Authority staff.
• Manage a cohort of programme/project management staff.
• Contribute to the supervision and appraisal of identified programme/project management staff.
• Participate in the induction training of new staff to the Authority.
• To design and deliver training to programme / project management staff.
• Develop a range of plans for delivery of reviews directorate programmes in new areas across RQIA and HSCNI.

3. Practice

• Prepare documentation in relation to programmes/projects and initiatives in line with best practice.
• Manage sensitive or contentious issues arising out of programme/project management processes.
• Identify and assess risks associated with programmes/projects and initiatives ensuring the development of appropriate management strategies.

Analyse and interpret a wide range of legislation and complex guidance in order to develop practice, policies and standards.

Essential Criteria

Education/Qualification

• A university degree or recognised professional qualification and have at least three years' management experience in a senior management

role*.

Or

• Have at least five years' management experience in a senior management role*.

2. Hold a project management qualification such as PRINCE2 at Foundation level.

*A senior management role is defined as Band 7 or equivalent which equates to a salary of over

Experience /Knowledge

4. Have at least 2 years practical working experience in the management of a project (or projects) using a formal project management method such as PRINCE2 at practitioner level.
5. Experience and knowledge in the interpretation of information and report writing.
6. Knowledge of HSC organisations and services provided.
7. Knowledge of governance, risk management and / or quality assurance.
8. Knowledge of the legislation and associated regulations underpinning the work of RQIA.

Competence

9. Ability to use Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point).
10. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
11. Ability to work to immovable deadlines.

Other Personal Abilities

12. An excellent attendance record.
13. Ability to respond well in stressful circumstances providing sound judgement and leadership.
14. Ability to inspire confidence within the team.
15. The post holder may be required to travel throughout Northern Ireland and, on

occasions, within the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and elsewhere. The successful candidate must hold a full current driving license (valid in the UK) and have access to a car at the closing date or have ** access to a form of transport which will permit the applicant to carry out the duties of the post in full. (** this relates only to any person who has declared that they have a disability, which debars them from driving).

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.

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Staffline regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16-£32 depending on clearance level.