Project Manager

Summary: The Project Manager will oversee multiple strands of change and project work within the National Police Vetting Service (NPVS), focusing on creating a coherent delivery plan and providing project management support. This role requires collaboration with NPVS and internal teams to ensure successful project outcomes. The position is remote with occasional site visits, particularly during onboarding. The contract length is for 6 months and is classified as outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage a unified delivery plan across multiple workstreams.
• Provide strategic and hands-on project management support to stakeholders.
• Drive delivery of:
  • New Robotic Process Automation (RPA) implementations.
  • Main vetting system upgrade.
  • Process and Practice Review initiatives.
  • Integration of new national process changes into existing workflows.
• Facilitate collaboration between NPVS and internal teams.
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in complex, multi-strand programmes.
• Policing sector experience is highly desirable; prior work in Police Vetting is a strong advantage.
• Ability to hit the ground running and quickly build rapport with stakeholders.
• Strong communication, planning, and leadership skills.

Salary (Rate): £400 per day

City: West Midlands

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: Project Manager
Contract Length: 6 months
Day Rate: 400 per day OUTSIDE IR35
Location: West Midlands (Remote working acceptable; occasional site visits required, especially during onboarding)

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and unify multiple strands of change and project work within the National Police Vetting Service (NPVS). The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a coherent delivery plan and providing overall project management support, working closely with both the NPVS and internal teams to drive progress and ensure successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage a unified delivery plan across multiple workstreams.
• Provide strategic and hands-on project management support to stakeholders.
• Drive delivery of:
  • New Robotic Process Automation (RPA) implementations.
  • Main vetting system upgrade.
  • Process and Practice Review initiatives.
  • Integration of new national process changes into existing workflows.
• Facilitate collaboration between NPVS and internal teams.
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in complex, multi-strand programmes.
• Policing sector experience is highly desirable; prior work in Police Vetting is a strong advantage.
• Ability to hit the ground running and quickly build rapport with stakeholders.
• Strong communication, planning, and leadership skills.