Project Manager

Description:

The primary purpose of this role is to project manage the roll out of separate food waste collections. The candidate must have experience in the local government waste management service delivery sector.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Responsible for managing and delivering complex projects and strategies simultaneously across the Waste & Cleaning Service to increase the household waste recycling rate and reduce waste, to reduce levels of graffiti and fly-tipping, to undertake a service re-structure, and to ensure the council’s Southwark Stands Together pledges are realised in respect of inhouse front-line staff.

The post holder will ensure that projects are delivered within the relevant scope, constraints and budget, supporting the head of the service with project reporting and the production of all project-related artefacts.

They will manage all aspects of project delivery from the initial stage, through to handing over to the business teams, through the effective management of assigned resources, approved suppliers and allocated budgets and set standards in how programmes and projects are managed across the service.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Responsibilities

1. Responsible for planning, managing, co-ordinating and reporting on activities to implement several projects from proposal to initiation to delivery including the transition into "business-as-usual".

1. Collaborate with directors and head of services to ensure projects are delivered to scope, within budget and to agreed timeframes, prioritising the work that needs to be done against the capacity.

1. Understand and interpret the business objectives, goals and targets into tangible deliverables that are sustainable after the project ends.

1. Determine the most suitable approach to meet business goals, including adoption of any formal project methodology.

1. Work in conjunction with the Head of Waste and Cleaning and other managers in the division to create robust Business Cases and Benefits Plans.

1. Collaborate with internal and external suppliers to ensure that the business achieves best value from its programme of work.

1. Prepare and present reports including recommendations, for the Head of Service on outcomes of research and monitoring as well as proposals linked to delivery of all projects in their remit.

1. Manage projects to agreed vision, objectives, and success criteria and report progress against them. To manage project budget including ensuring that resources are allocated in the most effective way.

1. Resolve any issues affecting the project and take remedial action. Develop quality plans. Collating any lessons learned to improve future projects and embed best practice.

1. Work within a governance framework, providing appropriate controls and reporting on project progress, benefits and achievements in a timely and efficient manner.

Knowledge, including educational qualifications:

Agile methodology, scrum master or PRINCE2 certified or equivalent by experience.

A good understanding of project delivery in a modern local government organisation(s) - including change management.

A good understanding of organisational redesign and the issues facing directorates in local government, going through change.

Knowledge of a variety of project management tools, methodologies and best practice. e.g Agile or Prince 2

A good understanding of working on change management projects and how to maintain appropriate documentation including process maps and change requests.

Experience:

Experience of working through the full project life cycle from inception to completion, including transition to a new Operating Model for affected staff.

Experience of producing project management protocols, initiating documents, reports and managing risk and finances for a variety of audiences.

An experienced people leader, able to inspire, unite and motivate a diverse team.

Experience in building strong and sustaining relationships with stakeholders.

Experience of working in a front line, operational service enviro