Job Description

Description

The Project Management Officer is critical in ensuring that projects are planned, executed, and completed effectively and contribute to the community's strategic objectives. To ensure successful project delivery, the role involves working closely with stakeholders, including senior leaders, managers, and project participants.

Responsibility

Develop and implement project management strategies and plans that align with the government's strategic goals and priorities. Collaborate with project leads and relevant stakeholders to create detailed project plans.

Qualifications

* GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics

* Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.

* Professional certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, AGILE) is highly desirable.

* Advanced – Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, social media, Visio, and CRM.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience Requirements - Criteria-to be Tested at Shortlisting.

* Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the Service.

* Evidence you have continuously evaluated and improved programme and project methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

* Collaborative working, ability to capture insights and best practices from completed projects and apply them to future initiatives.

* Proven track record of successfully delivering results in complex project environments.

* Demonstrable experience of best practices in project development and delivery and relevant tools and methodologies.

* Ability to understand and align projects with broader organisational goals and objectives.

* Stay abreast of industry trends and developments in project management and incorporate relevant innovations into the local government's practices.

* Strong analytical skills

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage and influence stakeholders effectively.

* Solid understanding of project management principles and practices.

* skilled knowledge of financial and extra-financial data, information and risks, including budget development, forecasting and monitoring

* Strong IT skills and the ability to proficiently use Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio.

* Proven ability to manage a range of projects through to completion.

* Proven written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, good negotiation and influencing skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners/professionals.

Essential Compliance Requirements

* 3 Years References

* A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role. Please be prepared for this additional step in the application process.

Diamond Blaque Group, a leading public sector provider, is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace