Senior Project Manager Band 8a

Senior Project Manager Band 8a

BSO, James House, Belfast

Temporary- To February 2027 (Subject to Review)

£28.48 per hour

37.5 hors per week

Main Purpose

The Postholder will take lead responsibility for the management and delivery of a range of complex Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Systems and Projects. The Postholder will provide a specialist IT service which focuses on the delivery of complex ICT Projects.

The post holder will work with customers to support them across a range of areas including contributing to the development of an ICT strategy, developing a plan to for the implementation of that strategy, identifying ICT solutions to support that implementation, identifying opportunities for systems development.

The post holder may also manage the delivery of the ICT elements of those solutions if required. In order to do this, the post holder will work with the customer; other teams within ITS, external Suppliers and other public sector bodies.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

Service Delivery

1. Successfully delivering short time bounded complex ICT projects to time and budget as directed by BSO Senior Management, the individual project Senior Responsible Owners (SROs) and Project Boards, as appropriate.
2. Working collaboratively and innovatively with all stakeholders to develop business cases.
3. Undertaking desktop analysis of customer business plans, internal policies, strategy, operation and performance management documents to identify and report on how ICT can further facilitate customers in meeting their corporate objectives and deliverables.
4. Review of customer business identifying risks in terms of availability, supportability and capacity.
5. Propose options to address identified risks, including budgetary costs, procurement strategy and timeframes.
6. Identification of solutions to address requirements which may use innovative technologies or transformation to digital business. Presentation of findings and recommendations to customer Senior Management.
7. The management and delivery of the relevant project and documentation in line with BSO and HSC Standards and Practices and PRINCE2 project management standards.
8. Working with external commercial suppliers for the procurement and subsequent implementation of ICT Systems, Solutions and Services.
9. Working with specialist advisors in legal and procurement services to successfully deliver projects and their relevant contractual agreements.
10. Planning, monitoring and reporting on projects utilising the BSO standard Programme and Project Management (PPM) software tool (Project Vision);
11. Setting up project and programme structures for the effective management, quality assurance and reporting of projects and programmes.
12. Liaison with Programme management and related projects to ensure that work is neither overlooked nor duplicated.
13. Financial planning and control of individual capital and revenue project and programme budgets.
14. Reporting through agreed reporting structures project progress through Highlight Reports and End-Stage Assessments.
15. Managing Project Administration resources.
16. Organising and preparing for Post Project Evaluations and Project Reviews to assess how well the Project was managed and where appropriate, disseminating 'lessons to be learned' and the preparation of any Post Project follow-on action recommendations as required.

People Management and Development

1. Participate personally in the organisation's Performance Review Scheme and review individually on a regular basis the performance of any direct reports, providing guidance on personal development requirements and advice on appropriate action.
2. Take responsibility for a team of staff and maintain good relationships and morale amongst those reporting to him/her.
3. Delegate appropriate responsibility and authority to the level of staff within his/her control consistent with effective decision making whilst retaining responsibility and accountability for results.
4. Participate as required in the selection and appointment of staff reporting to him/her in accordance with procedures laid down.
5. Take such action as may be necessary in disciplinary matters in accordance with procedures laid down.

Essential Criteria:

(Please note that Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd require original certificates as proof of all qualifications listed on CV)

• A university degree or professional qualification (or equivalent / higher) and have worked for at least 3 years in a project management role within a major organisation;

OR

• Have worked for at least 5 years in the in a project management role within a major organisation

AND

• Demonstrate that you have led on an ICT project over £100,000 or led on a complex workstream on an ICT project/programme over £5Million.
• Have at least 3 years' experience managing teams of people. Hold Prince2, MSP, Project Management Professional PMP or equivalent qualification.
• 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.
• Demonstrate evidence of personally managing and leading change within an organisation.
• Have worked with a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.
• Have excellent communication skills to meet the needs of the post in full.
• Must demonstrate a broad range of technical knowledge and be aware of new technology and service developments.

Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and a Corporate Member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd adheres to all current employment legislation.

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date, should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please send your CV as early as possible.

Please note only those candidates shortlisted may be contacted.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK and Ireland. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Successful candidates may need to apply for an Access NI Certificate with Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd regardless if you already have a valid certificate. It will be a cost of between £16 - £32 depending on clearance level.