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We’re looking for experienced Project Managers to provide strong project leadership to manage all phases of the bus reform programme, within specific workstreams. This is an exciting opportunity to play a hands-on role in shaping major change at scale, supporting work that will have a lasting impact across the West Midlands. The role will lead on a major transformation initiative, working from project initiation through to delivery, ensuring outcomes are delivered on time and within budget. You’ll work closely with a Senior Project Manager, business analysts, and subject matter experts from across the organisation, contributing to a new and evolving internal function where no two days are the same. This role will suit a solid Project Manager with demonstrable experience working on large, complex transformation programmes, ideally within the public sector. Experience in transport or infrastructure environments would be beneficial, particularly given the scale and ambition of WMCA’s bus reform programme — one of the most significant transformation projects currently underway. You’ll be joining a supportive, high-performing team, with the opportunity to help deliver transformational work that hasn’t been done before, shaping the future of the West Midlands and making a real difference at scale. Please note, this is a 12-month fixed term contract.
Job Responsibility:
Ensure that full evaluations are undertaken as part of the post project review
Build strong collaborative relationships with strategic partners, delivery partners and key stakeholders
Provide technical expertise, knowledge and application of best practice
Present proposals and negotiate with stakeholders to develop and agree projects briefs
Develop, implement and maintain robust project processes and systems
Create and coordinate risk registers for projects/programmes
Review project performance/data
Undertake scheme documentation management, including development of file structures, version control and archiving
Ensure cost forecasts and accounting protocols are in place
Requirements:
Experience of working as a Project Manager and working within a team of Project Managers, on a range of varying sized projects
Experience of building relationships with a range of stakeholders
Experience of people management skills in a project environment
Experience of devising and implementing stakeholder management strategies, including negotiating with key stakeholders
Track record of delivering complex and significant projects and programmes to time, cost and standard
Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to use project management software
Ability to compile clear and concise technical and non-technical reports
Project Management Qualification or commitment to commencing relevant course
Nice to have:
Experience in transport or infrastructure environments
Experience within the public sector
What we offer:
Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK)
Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme where you can build an additional pot of money alongside your pension with contributions exempt from Income Tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs)
28 days paid annual leave (with an option to purchase more) + Statutory days
EV car benefit scheme
Healthcare plans
Discounted gym membership, will writing, and mortgage advice
An option to buy a bicycle, including e-bikes and adapted pedal cycles, at a discounted rate
3 days of paid leave each year to volunteer
Interest-free financing through SmartTech to buy the latest technology
Discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more. You can now also obtain a Costco membership through the WMCA
Boundless unlocks unlimited entry to top-rated UK attractions and loads of extra benefits and discounts
Eye Care Scheme, offering a free eye test and a financial contribution towards your glasses