Transformation Project Manager

Are you an experienced Project Manager who is looking for a new opportunity?

Do you enjoy working in a fast paced environment which seeks to deliver transformational change for our residents?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Project Manager to join our ambitious Transformation Team. You will join a team of fellow professionals working within the Communities and Opportunities directorate, which spans a multitude of services from Housing to Libraries, Economic Growth to Sport and Leisure.

As a Project Manager with West Northamptonshire Council you will play a key role in supporting us on our transformational journey, shaping the design and delivery of a major transformation portfolio that spans the whole of the Communities and Opportunities directorate.

Interviews will be held week commencing 10th July at One Angel Square, Northampton.

You will manage the end-to-end delivery of multiple projects that will have significant transformational impact that will need to be delivered on time and within budget.

You will track benefits and performance alongside managing risks, issues and dependencies.

You will manage stakeholder relationships at all levels, helping to resolve risks, issues and conflicts.

You will be working across the organisation, seeking out the experts in the services we support and collaborating with colleagues in IT, HR, Finance and Communications to deliver our transformation portfolio.

You will have:

Extensive experience of working within a project management environment including your experience of managing resources.

The ability to drive, monitor and report on project progress.

Experience of managing stakeholders at all levels, including your ability to influence and appropriately challenge the status quo.

Flexible approach to managing numerous projects, working well under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Proven experience of working collaboratively with enabler services such as IT, HR, Finance, Legal and Communications to achieve results.

Experience in PRINCE2 or other project/programme management. You will have sound knowledge and experience of change management methodologies and follow robust processes to ensure your projects run smoothly.

Through your CV and supporting statement please provide examples of how you fulfil the essential criteria contained in the Job Description attached to this advert.

We’re a new council, following one of the largest shake-ups in local government reform in recent history. As a new authority, we’re embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.

Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.

At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.

When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.

Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.

West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.
• Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
• Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.
• Car Lease scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).
• Our West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.
• Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.