Project Manager
Posted 1 day ago by Remedy Social Work
£500 Per day
Undetermined
Undetermined
Surrey
Summary: The Project Manager role at Surrey County Council involves managing and delivering key projects within the Children Services sector, focusing on the transformation of services and processes. The position requires collaboration with Programme Managers and cross-functional teams to ensure timely and budget-compliant project delivery aligned with strategic objectives. Responsibilities include overseeing project planning, resource management, risk mitigation, and fostering continuous improvement. The role aims to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of Council services through effective project management practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the end-to-end delivery of assigned projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and in line with the Council's transformation objectives.
- Ensure project outputs support and contribute to the programme's objectives in collaboration with the Programme Manager.
- Manage the allocation and utilisation of resources across the project, ensuring effective use of people, finances, and materials to achieve project goals.
- Track project progress, ensuring milestones are met and providing regular updates to senior leadership and stakeholders on performance, risks, and issues.
- Proactively identify risks and issues that may impact project delivery, implementing effective mitigation strategies to ensure projects stay on track.
- Manage a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring their ongoing support and involvement throughout the project lifecycle.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, schedules, and status reports, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project goals.
- Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the ongoing improvement of project management practices and methodologies, ensuring lessons learned are captured and shared for future projects.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in project management, particularly within a public sector or local government context.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage resources effectively and efficiently.
- Proficient in risk management and mitigation strategies.
- Experience in developing and maintaining project documentation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and process enhancement.
Salary (Rate): £500/day
City: Surrey
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Our client, Surrey CC, are looking for a Project Manager to join their Children Services. To manage and deliver key projects that drive the transformation of services and processes across Surrey County Council's Children, Families & Lifelong Learning (CFLL) Directorate. Working closely with Programme Managers and cross-functional teams to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with the Council's strategic transformation objectives. Oversee project planning, manage resources, and mitigate risks to ensure successful implementation of change initiatives. Drive continuous improvement and foster collaboration to contribute to enhancing the effectiveness, efficiency, and sustainability of Council services, contributing to the Council's transformation and continuous improvement initiatives. Key accountabilities 1. Oversee the end-to-end delivery of assigned projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and in line with the Council's transformation objectives. 2. Ensure project outputs support and contribute to the programme's objectives in collaboration with the Programme Manager. 3. Manage the allocation and utilisation of resources across the project, ensuring effective use of people, finances, and materials to achieve project goals. 4. Track project progress, ensuring milestones are met and providing regular updates to senior leadership and stakeholders on performance, risks, and issues. 5. Proactively identify risks and issues that may impact project delivery, implementing effective mitigation strategies to ensure projects stay on track. 6. Manage a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, ensuring their ongoing support and involvement throughout the project lifecycle. 7. Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, schedules, and status reports, ensuring accuracy and alignment with project goals. 8. Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the ongoing improvement of project management practices and methodologies, ensuring lessons learned are captured and shared for future projects.Benefits of working with RemedyA personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobsReferral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.