Digital and IT Project Manager

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, CV applications will only be accepted alongside a completed personal and monitoring information online application form.

About the Role

As Digital Services Project Manager you will report directly to the Digital and IT Programme and Portfolio Manager to successfully project manage the delivery of complex IT and Digital projects from inception through to delivery.

You will lead on several projects including the procurement and implementation of new hardware and software solutions, new customer deployments, system upgrades and delivering digital transformation initiatives.

You will work closely with internal teams and third parties to ensure all project deliverables are aligned to meet the needs of our customers on time and within budget.

This role will provide a fantastic opportunity to make an impact from the start. You will work with all internal departments to ensure defined goals are met, status reports reflect progress, risks and issues are tracked, stakeholders are engaged, and improvements are made.

About the person

The role requires an experienced Project Management professional with a background in IT/Digital delivery. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, have excellent communication skills and be able to build and maintain strong relationships.

This role will also require an individual who is flexible to manage a heavy workload whilst maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

If you think you match the job description and our values then click on the link to apply, indicating how you meet the person specification.

Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your personal statement of how you meet the below key essential criteria. The information you provide in your personal statement will be used for shortlisting.

You’ll be confident now as an “in role” Project Manager and be able to demonstrate experience of managing IT projects from initiation through to early life support.

• •‍ You’ll be confident now as an “in role” Project Manager and be able to demonstrate experience of managing IT projects from initiation through to early life support.
• •‍ Management of a diverse workload of projects ensuring risks are tracked, conflicts resolved, reports accurately reflect status and resources are aligned to deliver business critical technical projects.
• •‍ Project management qualification (APM, PRINCE2, MSP, PMBOK etc)

About the organisation

The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.

The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

Staff benefits

• •‍ Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
• •‍ Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
• •‍ Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
• •‍ Flexible and hybrid working
• •‍ 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
• •‍ Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
• •‍ Bike to Work Scheme
• •‍ Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all candidates who met the essential criteria in the job description and who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.