Transport Delivery Project Manager

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Job introduction

• We are looking for a Transport Delivery Project Manager to join our Transport Delivery team to deliver transport projects in support of the vision and objectives of the Portsmouth Transport Strategy and national transport priorities. This is a full-time role based at the Civic Offices with some hybrid working depending on business needs.

Your new role

• Main Duties and Responsibilities:
  1. Implement and follow approved governance process.
  2. Confirm feasibility of projects including budget, resources and timeline.
  3. Set goals and objectives, defining roles and producing schedules and timelines for tasks.
  4. Budget management.
  5. Progress monitoring.
  6. Identifying and managing risks.
  7. Managing relationships with stakeholders.
  8. Providing accurate and regular reports to the Board and senior management.

Who is the person summary:

• Have a good level of education including qualifications in Maths and English.
• Hold PRINCE 2 Practitioner qualification or equivalent qualification or equivalent project management experience

Applicants are expected to have demonstrable experience in the following areas:

• Project and /or Programme Management - lifecycle from brief through to closure, as described in the role details above.
• Presentation and articulation
• Managing multi-disciplinary consultant teams and procuring contractors
• Managing and operating large and complex budgets
• Developing productive working partnerships with stakeholders

Expertise in delivering transport projects is desirable, but not essential.

For full details, please review 'who is the person' on the job profile below attached.

Our recruitment process

Full information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page: Support for applicants - Careers portal

Please ensure that you read the job profile for full details on the post. We offer hybrid working with the expectation to attend the office 2 days a week (pro rata for part time) depending on the role and business needs.

You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful.

Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early if we have a successful applicant.

We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616 800.

You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.

Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council

Interviews are anticipated to take place w/c 23rd June.