It Project Manager

Greater Anglia’s IT department are looking for an IT Project Manager to join the team. We have a fantastic new opportunity based in Stratford at our head office One Stratford Place (OSP). This can be a hybrid arrangement of in office and home working. This is a fixed term contract expected to last for 18 months with a potential to then be a permanent role.

The Role

The purpose of this role is to provide project & programme management across multiple projects that require IT involvement as well as managing the core IT Business As Usual (BAU) projects portfolio.

The Project Manager (PM) shall be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of the designated projects throughout its project lifecycle. A key purpose of the job is to shape the project, providing structure, planning and governance to drive optimum delivery of stated benefits and desired outcomes.

Working with the Head of IT Service Delivery the PM will create a plan, manage delivery of the projects to realistic and agreed timelines in line with resource availability, capacity and ensure cost and quality parameters are managed through the delivery cycle, to meet deadlines.

The Project Manager shall engage stakeholders from across the organisation during project initialisation and the lifecycle of the project, as well as working with other business Project Managers where the project scope expands beyond IT and liaise with the Senior IT Managers to deliver the core IT BAU projects portfolio.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a colleague who has experience in Project & Programme Management delivery within IT. You should understand how to deliver technology change within an environment where multiple other change projects are simultaneously on going.

The successful candidate will be able to use structured Project Methodology and project tool kits such as Microsoft Project and Visio with accuracy.

We are looking for a self-motivated and organised individual, with the ability to work with all levels of the organisation, have effective English communication skills (written and?verbal).

The closing date for all completed applications is on Friday 12th April 2024

*Please note vacancies can close earlier due to high influx of candidate applications*?

To succeed in this role, we are looking for people who can bring our four values to life in your everyday work:

·??????? Genuine … be welcoming, customer-centric and respectful

·??????? Professional… be solution-oriented, accountable and delivering to promises

·??????? Proactive … be progressive, innovative and decisive

·??????? Inclusive … be connected in your thinking, empathetic and promote diversity

Greater Anglia can offer a healthy work life balance, holiday entitlement and an environment where you can learn, develop, and grow in your career. If you think you would be a great addition to GA then apply now!

What can we do for you?

• Defined Contribution pension scheme after 2 years option to move across to Defined Benefit (Final Salary) pension scheme
• Free Travel on GA for you and your eligible family members
• Free Leisure travel on GA and 75% discount on other TOCS for leisure travel for eligible family members
• International travel discount card (FIP) for staff and eligible family members after 12 months service
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave of up to 10 days
• Gainshare bonus paid if GA hits relevant yearly targets, up £550 for permanent and £300 for agency
• GA offers maternity, paternity and adoption leave and time off for prenatal care, as well as shared parental leave after 26 weeks of service - part of our commitment to family friendly policies
• GA Hapi Benefits App-?our great benefits app which includes discounts across many retailers, days out and dining
• 24/7 Employee assistance programme, eyecare and flu jab vouchers and access to physiotherapy services
• Annually issued 12 discount vouchers for family and friends to use
• Salary Sacrifice schemes such as Cycle to work and Technology scheme (eligible once passing probation)