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Introduction
Looking to build innovative digital products that users love?
The Digital Product and Development team is passionate about delivering new and improved digital products for residents, staff and businesses in Lewisham. Our team combines project managers, product managers, product designers, software developers and delivery specialists, who work together seamlessly, taking services from concept through to launch. We deliver services in a modern, agile way, with the user at the heart of delivery.
Here's what sets us apart:
- Cross-functional Collaboration: We break down silos, fostering communication and innovation.
- Agile Delivery: We iterate quickly, adapting to changing needs and user feedback.
- User-Centric Design: We create beautiful, intuitive interfaces that solve real problems.
- Data-Driven Decisions: We use data to measure success and continuously improve.
- Modern tooling: We use industry standard tooling such as MS Project, Azure DevOps for lifecycle management, Figma for UX/UI designs, UserZoom for user research and testing, Miro for process design and discovery, Copilot plus more…
Ready to join us? Read about our job opening below.
What’s the role?
We are seeking a skilled IT Project Manager (2 year fixed term) to join our team and drive the successful delivery of innovative IT projects. You will play a crucial role in transforming our council's services through technology. You will lead and manage a variety of IT projects, from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement comprehensive project plans and timelines.
- Manage project resources, budgets, and risks effectively.
- Build and lead high-performing project teams.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with council objectives.
- Deliver projects that improve efficiency, service delivery, and public satisfaction.
What’s in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Local Government Pension scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Season ticket and bicycle loans
- A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
- Supportive staff networks
What we’re looking for
Substantial knowledge of PRINCE2 and Agile project management methodologies and processes.
Knowledge of user-centric design.
Knowledge of Delivery Management.
Ability to provide constructive challenge to senior management on change proposals which will affect own business area.
Ability to encourage a culture of innovation focused on adding value, providing the space for people to think creatively
Ability to work closely with senior managers to understand strategic requirements and to translate these into business cases for change
Substantial experience of having effectively managed projects in a large organisation from initiation through to implementation.
Experience of building effective working relationships and achieving agreed objectives through strong negotiating and influencing and by working in partnership with senior managers and staff at all levels of the organisation.
Location
The job is primarily based in Laurence House, Catford, London, SE6 4RU but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.
Special conditions
- Relevant Prince 2 or Scrum Master qualification or equivalent (desirable)
The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.
Applicant handbook - please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.
For an informal discussion about this job, please contact [email protected]
Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification
Salary
£55,710 - £57,726 per annum (P06)
N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.
Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply
The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email [email protected] and an advisor will be in touch with you.
The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.
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