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Apple Recruitment are recruiting for a Project Manager (Band 7) on behalf of the Business Services Organisation (BSO).

Job Purpose:

The post holder will take responsibility for the management and delivery of small to medium-sized ICT projects across HSCNI. They will deliver ICT projects to time and budget in line with approved standards. The Project Manager will work with key stakeholders for each project delivered. They will facilitate transformation and change in relevant service areas.

Job Description:

* Lead and deliver small to medium sized ICT projects to time and budget as directed and advised.

* Work collaboratively with all stakeholders to develop business cases; Manage projects through the required formal approval stages such business case approvals.

* Develop plans and strategies for delivery of projects. Produce documentation and reports in line with BSO and HSC Standards and Practices as appropriate. Report project progress through Highlight Reports, Stage and Exception Plans as required;

* Collaborate effectively with vendors/third party suppliers in the procurement, implementation and transition of small to medium sized ICT Systems, Solutions and Services.

* Follow agreed procedures and specialist advice, such as legal or procurement services, as required to effectively deliver a project.

* Maintain Project Risks and Issue Logs.

* Liaise with Programme Managers and related projects to ensure that project deliverables are coordinated and duplication is avoided where possible.

* Use and compliance with the ITS service management processes for all service management activity.

* Plan and support service transition to customers and IT operational teams.

* Monitor and maintain performance of ICT services ensuring adequate capacity and availability of services taking both proactive and reactive action when required.

If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Caroline Parker by clicking on the link below by Friday 23rd August 2024. You must also include a bullet pointed synopsis at the top of your CV demonstrating how exactly you meet the Essential Criteria below:

Essential Criteria:

Applicants must, by the closing date for applications, have:

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

1a.) A university degree or professional qualification and have worked for at least 3 years’ experience in a project management role within a major organisation;

OR

1b.) Have worked for at least 4 years in a project management role within a major Organisation.

2.) Have experience of leading ICT supported projects with a budget of over £50,000.

3.) Have previous experience utilising a project methodology (e.g. PRINCE 2, other similar methodology).

4.) Have at least 2 years’ experience managing teams

5.) Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Organisation which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/KNOWLEDGE

6.) Demonstrate evidence of personally managing and leading change within an organisation.

7.) Have worked with a range of stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.

8.) Have excellent communication skills to meet the needs of the post in full.

9.) Demonstrate high level organisational skills with the ability to work to demanding and competing timescales in the implementation, delivery and support of a complex service and customer management environment.

10.) Strong competency in using desktop IT Microsoft Office suite of programmes, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, for analysis, presentation of data and creating reports.

Further Details:

* Hourly Rate: £22.37

* Duration: 6 months

* Hours: 37.5 hours per week

* Location: Belfast

If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Caroline Parker by clicking on the link below by Friday 23rd August 2024.

Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact details.

Please note only applicants that match this criteria can be considered for the role.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer