Project Manager

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Stirling, is currently looking to recruit a Project Manager for an initial 6 month contract - working 2.5 days per week - on a rate of £400-£500/day (Inside IR35). This role will be a hybrid of working at home and in the office - occasionally there may also be meetings in central Glasgow or Edinburgh. Responsibilities: To assist with organisational change activities, focusing primarily on the programme related to organisational change. Support will include: - Lead the planning and execution of the organisational change programme, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and governance standards. - Develop and implement robust governance frameworks to ensure projects are executed effectively and appropriate controls, reporting, and risk management are in place. - Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, team heads, and external partners, to ensure alignment and effective organisational communication. - Guide the organisation through the organisational changes, ensuring smooth transitions in areas such as role restructuring, process improvement, and staff engagement. - Manage project resources, including budgets, to ensure the cost-effective delivery of project outcomes while ensuring value for money in line with public sector requirements. - Set up mechanisms to track project performance and key deliverables. Provide regular reports to the leadership team and Board, highlighting progress, risks, and areas for improvement. - Identify project risks and issues and manage mitigation strategies to keep the project on track. - Ensure that lessons learned are documented upon completion and that a smooth handover is in place so the operational teams can continue managing any long -term organisational changes. Essential Skills: - Proven experience leading organisational change programmes. - Strong knowledge of governance frameworks, risk identification, and mitigation strategies to ensure effective project delivery. - Excellent communication skills to collaborate with senior leadership, team heads, and external stakeholders. - Skilled in setting up mechanisms to monitor project performance and delivering concise reports on progress, risks, and recommendations - Relevant qualifications in project or change management. Desirable Skills: - Knowledge of public sector - Knowledge of PRINCE2 methodology If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.

Location: County Stirling, GB

Posted Date: 1/20/2025