Housing & Communities within the Adults, Housing & Communities Directorate is committed to delivering innovative, effective solutions that improve the lives of our residents. We are embarking on a significant transformation project to either implement an upgraded system or source a new solution for our housing-related services. This is a pivotal opportunity to drive positive change, enhance service delivery, and support our commitment to continuous improvement.
About the job
As Project Manager, you will lead the planning and management of complex, large-scale projects within our Digital Transformation Team. Reporting to the Digital Transformation Manager, you will be responsible for:
* Initiating, planning, and managing the implementation or procurement of a new or upgraded system for housing-related services.
* Developing and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders to support project delivery.
* Supporting and leading business improvement activities and initiatives.
* Managing project documentation, resources, and compliance with Council and statutory requirements.
* Supporting Programme Managers and Senior Managers in defining project scope, developing business cases, and assessing costs, benefits, risks, and impacts.
* Promoting professional project management and business improvement practices across the organisation.
* Working in a hybrid environment, with flexibility to work from various locations as required.
What We Are Looking For From You
We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate:
* Excellent knowledge and experience in managing large-scale projects and delivering organisational change.
* Experience in multi-agency partnership working, ideally within Local Authority services.
* Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise resources and manage effective service delivery.
* Proven ability to analyse and evaluate complex information, make effective decisions, and produce high-quality reports and documents.
* Excellent literacy and numeracy skills; a project management qualification or training is desirable but not essential.
* Commitment to equality, safeguarding, and health & safety in line with Council policies.
* A positive attitude to new challenges, adaptability to change, and a personal commitment to the work of the service.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team, showing initiative and discretion.
Additional information
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Janine Roberts E Mail jaroberts@cardiff.gov.uk. This role represents an excellent career opportunity for the right candidate.
This post is temporary until 31/03/2027.
Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Director/ Assistant Director/ Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.
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Job Category Housing
Department Housing & Communities
Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Temporary
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