IS Project Manager
Posting date: | 24 October 2024 |
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Salary: | £23.72 to £30.82 per hour |
Hours: | Full time |
Closing date: | 14 November 2024 |
Location: | Warrington, Cheshire, wa1 1lq |
Company: | Service Care Solutions |
Job type: | Contract |
Job reference: | BBBH130237_1729767124 |
Summary
IS Project Manager - NWROCU
Rate: £23.72 - £30.82 per hour
Contract: 12-month contract
Location: North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (NWROCU)
Job Purpose:
The IS Project Manager is responsible for the successful implementation of IS projects assigned by the manager of the ICT projects team, ensuring projects meet agreed specifications, timelines, and budgets. This role involves identifying the tasks necessary to complete a project, calculating the required resources and budget, and collaborating with system owners and NWROCU teams to ensure smooth execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and agree on project plans, including resources, timelines, and budgets with system owners and key stakeholders.
- Manage and coordinate the implementation of IT systems across large and complex organisations.
- Monitor and manage project progress to ensure successful completion within defined timelines and costs.
- Work with NWROCU users to understand requirements and propose viable IT solutions.
- Motivate and coordinate internal project teams and external suppliers, ensuring efficient collaboration.
- Negotiate changes with users and manage supplier relationships to meet project specifications and cost targets.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent.
- Completion of a formal training course in the management of ICT projects.
- Proven experience in implementing IT systems or similar projects in large organisations.
- Familiarity with one or more project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile) and experience using them in multiple projects.
- Broad knowledge of different IT systems to assess proposed solutions and understand their impact.
- Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with users, understand requirements, and present solutions effectively.
- Excellent project management skills to plan, coordinate, and manage all resources and ensure project success.
- A diplomatic yet authoritative approach to facilitate cross-functional meetings and manage complex projects.
Contact:
If you are interested, please send your CV to Lewis Ashcroft at Lewis.Ashcroft@servicecare.org.uk.