Senior Project Manager

Job title:

Senior Project Manager

Company

British Museum

Job description

Are you organised and have a proactive, troubleshooting attitude?Can you break down challenges and create detailed plans?Are you interested in delivering change to one of the world’s most iconic institutions?The British Museum is looking for a proactive individual with strong organisational and interpersonal skills as well as excellent oral and written communication ability to help drive the Museum’s digital and technology transformation.About the role:The main purpose of this role is to lead and deliver IT projects in accordance with the British Museum plan, with a particular emphasis on projects having multiple stakeholders, including those with public facing elements. This role will be primarily focused on the implementation of a new HR and Recruitment system for the Museum.Key areas of responsibility:To manage and deliver Museum extra-small to large IT projects according to defined project management standards, from inception to completion and final handover to support staff.
To manage IT procurements in support of specified projects, in accordance with Museum, National and International guidelines as appropriate. Note: Museum IT projects include both external procurements and occasional system integration projects; either may be managed by the successful candidate.
To lead and coordinate user and other stakeholder activities in support of specified projects, finding strategies to ensure buy-in to deliverables and timetable, and ensuring accurate, timely and appropriate communications occur.
To coordinate the work of specialists charged with project delivery. This may include personnel from the Museum IS (Information Services) team or other specialist teams and third parties. The successful candidate will be required to work flexibly, to get the best out of individuals for which he or she may have no direct line management responsibility.
To plan and manage systems integration activities as required in support of the implementation of key projects.
To assist analysts in the evaluation, selection and use of innovative technologies in support of nominated projects, ensuring fit with business goals and due consideration of the existing IS strategy and of market trends.About you:Experience delivering HR and Recruitment implementation projects.
Educated to degree level or equivalent.
MS Office suite experience, specifically Excel.
Previous work experience as a project manager or business analyst.
Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, as well as confident in reporting writing and resolving conflicts.About the British Museum:Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our virtual gallery.The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays.
Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out here what benefits a civil service pension provides).
Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections.
Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans
Professional and personal development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounts on food and gift shop purchasesAdditional details:For more information about this role, please see the job description.If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details to .The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a Museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.We offer a flexible way of working that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you.The Museum adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.Museum Website:

Expected salary

£48144 per year

Location

Bloomsbury, Central London

Job date

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:54:02 GMT

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