Project Manager

£56,368

Chelmsford, Essex

Permanent,Full Time

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Digital and Transformation team. Over the next few years, we are committed to a comprehensive upgrade of our applications and business processes. As a Project Manager, you will be at the forefront of this transformative period. You will lead key projects, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation of solutions.

What You'll Be Doing

• Demonstrate that projects are delivered in a planned and controlled way, ensuring that internal delivery methods are adhered to, including the production of standard project documentation in line with PMO standards and governance.
• Meet with project sponsors and stakeholders to identify project scope, delivery timelines and costs, translating these into effective and risk-controlled projects.
• Work closely with the PMO, Head of Delivery and relevant stakeholders to manage project risks, critical resources, timescales and budgets, ensuring any project changes are managed appropriately.
• Ensure project risks are fully understood in terms of the probability and impact and that there are clear and approved mitigation plans in place.
• Work with resources from a range of teams from across the CHP directorates to influence and collaborate with those resources as required to deliver projects effectively.
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• PRINCE 2 Practitioner qualification (or equivalent).
• Excellent communication and organisational skills evidenced through managing projects on time, within scope and within budget.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering projects within a controlled environment using a defined governance structure.
• Demonstrable experience of managing projects that deliver technical and business benefits.
• A proactive, methodical and analytical approach to problem solving, with good attention to detail.
  
  

Committed to equality of opportunity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community. Applications for job share and part-time working will be considered on a business needs basis.

Wellbeing is a priority for us, and we aim to help our employees achieve a successful work/life balance and have adopted an agile working style. We host a range of learning activities to develop our people, support their career aspirations and professional qualifications. We encourage employee participation on all levels and were always open to new ideas or ways of working.

Benefits

• The salary for this post will be £56,368 Per Annum.
• Learning and development opportunities
• Healthcare cash plan
• Robust employee reward and recognition programme
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• CHParticipate volunteering programme
• Competitive pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays and 3 extra days between Christmas and New Year.
• 37 hours per week - employees may be able to work flexibly by agreement with their line manager, taking account of business need. We operate a hybrid working policy at CHP.
  
  

We value our people and listen to feedback to ensure we are a great place to work and are able to attract and develop the careers of the best talent in the market.

Interview process

The interview process will be two-stage. The first round will be held on Wednesday 28 August over Microsoft Teams. Selected candidates will then progress to a second stage interview which will take place on Friday 30 August, in person at our offices in Chelmsford.