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Vacancy posted: Tuesday, 26 Jun 2012
Manager (Projects)
Irvine
£37,143 - £39,408
Please note: This vacancy is no longer advertised.
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Grade: Grade 12 £37,143 - £39,408
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Cunninghame House, Irvine
Duration: Secondment Cover - Initially 12 months
What is the Role? To plan, execute and complete projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of project team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also define the project's objectives and oversee quality control and manage risk throughout the project's life cycle.
What will you do?
Direct and manage project development from beginning to end, using the project management framework and adhering to the Change Programme governance. Adopt a structured programme management approach, by utilising techniques and disciplines to support organisational development, change and management of risk. Ensure project delivery team has the knowledge, skills and abilities required to effectively develop and progress project plan and ensure promotion of continuous development of these. Support and challenge the senior and line managers in their duties and responsibilities relating to the project and assist with the development of creative change solutions.
What do you need to bring to the Role?
Educated to Degree level or equivalent in an appropriate discipline, experience in managing and delivering change, experience of using project management methodologies and knowledge of key strategic risks and issues facing change projects. High developed communication and presentation skills, experience of supporting cultural change in a large and complex change initiative, the ability to work flexibly and abiliy to seek solutions to problems.
Job Reference: NAY002704
Closing Date: 09-Jul-2012
About North Ayrshire Council
Home to 138,000 people, North Ayrshire covers an area of 340 square miles and includes the islands of Arran, Great Cumbrae and Little Cumbrae. Our dramatic coastal scenery, rolling hills and long sandy beaches make for a fantastic place for you and your family and friends to visit. Why work for us? If you think working for your local council is about sweeping roads and collecting Council Tax then think again. There's no such thing as a 'typical' job with us - just countless opportunities to make a real difference to North Ayrshire. From inspecting restaurants to caring for the local environment, North Ayrshire Council employees are hard at work making North Ayrshire the best it can be. Day in, day out, we’re responsible for delivering a huge variety of services to around 138,000 people. Working for North Ayrshire Council provides a career that’s challenging and rewarding. We’ll support your professional progression and development all the way.
