MCS Group is working with a key public sector organisation as they look for a Project Manager to join the Finance Directorate.
This is a leadership role, responsible for driving the successful implementation of the Finance aspect of a large, regional digital transformation programme (known as 'Equip' internally). This programme is replacing core legacy HR, Finance, Procurement, and Logistics systems with a single, modern, cloud-based solution. Your expertise is crucial to equipping staff with the tools they need to focus on delivering high-quality care.
Key Responsibilities
* Project Leadership: Taking the lead in delivering the new system's implementation within the Finance Directorate and supporting its rollout across the wider organisation.
* Governance and Control: Establishing and maintaining robust project governance arrangements, managing all project budgets, and monitoring expenditure.
* Risk and Issue Management: Managing systems for monitoring progress, reporting on performance and benefits delivery, escalating risks and issues, and implementing mitigating actions.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Effectively collaborating with Directors of Finance, Assistant Directors, the regional Programme Team, external stakeholders, and suppliers.
* Strategic Planning: Developing comprehensive project plans and strategies, producing required documentation and highlight reports in line with organisational standards.
* Team Management: Managing staff allocated to the project stream, ensuring work is completed accurately and to deadline.
Essential Criteria
1. Qualifications and Experience: A University Degree or Professional Qualification AND at least 3 years' experience in a project management, change management, or service transformation role within a major organisation.
2. Project Leadership: Experience of leading a project across multiple sites or departments.
3. Project Methodology: Previous experience utilising a recognised project methodology (e.g., PRINCE2, or equivalent).
4. Mobility: Hold a current full driving licence valid for use in the UK and have access to a car for business use (disability waiver applies).
Benefits and Working Arrangements
Full-time position (37.5 hours per week).
Excellent benefits including the Health and Social Care Pension Scheme.
Generous annual leave: 27 days, rising to 33 days after 10 years, plus 10 public holidays.
Flexible Working Provisions: Including Flexi-time and Homeworking, available to support a positive work/life balance.
This organisation is committed to the values of Working Together, Compassion, Excellence, and Openness & Honesty. We are looking for a leader whose personal values align with this commitment.
MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all. If you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.
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