Summary: The Principal Project Manager role involves leading the delivery of a bus lane enforcement project for a City Council's Transport Service. This temporary position requires overseeing the project from initiation to completion, ensuring compliance with legislation and high standards within budget and time constraints. The role demands collaboration with various stakeholders to achieve project objectives and maintain governance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and follow approved governance structure.
• Confirm project feasibility considering budget, resources, and timeline.
• Set project objectives and develop the Project Implementation Document (PID).
• Identify, assign, and direct resources according to the PID.
• Manage project budget and financial performance throughout the lifecycle.
• Monitor and control project progress, producing regular Highlight Reports.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues.
• Prepare for and attend Health Checks and Gateway Reviews.
• Utilise standard organisational templates and tools for quality assurance.
• Monitor deliverables against the project scope and manage changes.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders in line with the Communication Strategy.
• Provide regular reports to the Project Board and Senior Management.
• Conduct project closure and review lessons learned.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in project and programme management across the full lifecycle.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to produce structured and clear reports.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and contractors.
• Expertise in managing large, complex budgets.
• Proven ability to engage with stakeholders effectively.
• Experience with community outreach and engagement (desirable).
• Experience working closely with senior management and Cabinet Members.
• Expertise in delivering transport projects.

Salary (Rate): 55.00

City: Winchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other