Client Facing Project Manager

Our Northern Ireland Client are looking for a Client Facing Project Manager (SC Cleared)

Summary of the role

• Experienced Client Facing Project Manager, to procure and implement a replacement solution. The work required will take place in 2 stages:
  • Management of the Procurement Stage
  • Management of the implementation stage post award including the migration/transition of the system from current supplier as appropriate.

Who you will work with

The Supplier will work with a range of stakeholders to deliver this time bound project.

They will work directly with the user representative, the Council's IT infrastructure support and maintenance representatives - IT Assist and the existing suppliers of the database, website and business intelligence reporting software solution.

They be required to facilitate workshops, play a key role in leading teams and suppliers as well as working closely with staff in a collaborative work environment. The Supplier will report to the Project Board with overall oversight of the project as well as the sponsoring Departments.

What you will work on

• Play a key role in leading teams, suppliers and staff in end to end delivery (including procurement) of an IT Teacher Registration & Regulation system.
• Delivery of the project within agreed time, quality and financial constraints.
• Effective management and deployment of allocated project resources.
• Leadership of the Project Team and day to day management of the project.
• Effective integration of the project outputs into the business operation.
• Delivery of the project within a recognised project methodology framework i.e. PRINCE 2 or equivalent.
• Compliance with organisations processes and governance standards.

Key skills and experience;

• Experience and proven understanding of project management principles and methodologies, governance and controls, of the application of Prince 2 or equivalent, including scope & deliverable management.
• Experience of liaising with technical supply partners delivering through an Agile or other project methodology.
• Experience of business process mapping; drafting SoRs; ITT documentation preparation and tender processes; co-ordination of systems testing processes; supporting operational readiness activities including training, and cut-over planning.
• Evidence of working as a hybrid across business and IT, confidently representing the business interests to all multi-disciplined external suppliers and dependent work-streams.
• Evidence of strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge supportively and effectively where appropriate.
• Experience of developing and maintaining project schedules in Microsoft Project or other project management software.
• Evidence of knowledge and experience of the issues around working with sensitive data.
• Excellent time management skills with proven ability to manage projects effectively.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with experience in producing and delivering quality presentations to both internal and external customers.
• Experience of working with Subject Matter Experts to produce robust estimates in line with client requirements.
• Experience working in a Technical Analyst environment.
• Experience gained within heavily regulated environments.
• Evidence of strong client up-skilling and knowledge transfer capability.

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