Systems and Performance Lead
| Posting date: | 30 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £47,754 to £52,805 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 August 2025 |
| Location: | Operations and Development Centre, Roway Lane, Oldbury, B69 3ES / Hybrid |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sandwell Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SAND000009011 |
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a System & Performance Lead to join the Business Change Team within Corporate Customer. You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and maintenance of systems used in Housing and Asset Management services within the Place directorate. You will lead on the development, implementation, and maintenance of systems that support the directorates operational activities and service delivery.
We are looking for someone who is:-
Resilient, brings energy and has a results-driven mindset
A clear communicator who can influence and challenge constructively
A positive influencer who can build relationships with suppliers, technical teams and service users based on trust, openness and transparency
Accountable and takes ownership keeping others informed through collaborative working
Knowledgeable in the mechanics and the interrelation of a variety of business and information systems.
Key Requirements:
Educated to degree standard or equivalent experience in ICT, particularly leading and managing projects related to system upgrades, migrations and new system implementations. Prince 2 foundation as a minimum.
Knowledgeable in the evaluation of new systems, products, upgrades and enhancements
Experience of managing a diverse team, allocating workloads and effective delegation of duties
Experience of complex stakeholder management at a senior level, including partnership working with commercial partners
Managing staff, budgets, and projects related to digital transformation, data management, and infrastructure.
For an informal discussion, please contact Theresa Smith on 07769 284538 or email theresa_smith@sandwell.gov.uk
Hours:-
37 hours per week
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.
We are looking for someone who is:-
Resilient, brings energy and has a results-driven mindset
A clear communicator who can influence and challenge constructively
A positive influencer who can build relationships with suppliers, technical teams and service users based on trust, openness and transparency
Accountable and takes ownership keeping others informed through collaborative working
Knowledgeable in the mechanics and the interrelation of a variety of business and information systems.
Key Requirements:
Educated to degree standard or equivalent experience in ICT, particularly leading and managing projects related to system upgrades, migrations and new system implementations. Prince 2 foundation as a minimum.
Knowledgeable in the evaluation of new systems, products, upgrades and enhancements
Experience of managing a diverse team, allocating workloads and effective delegation of duties
Experience of complex stakeholder management at a senior level, including partnership working with commercial partners
Managing staff, budgets, and projects related to digital transformation, data management, and infrastructure.
For an informal discussion, please contact Theresa Smith on 07769 284538 or email theresa_smith@sandwell.gov.uk
Hours:-
37 hours per week
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.
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