Transformation Project Manager

Job title:

Transformation Project Manager

Company

City of London

Job description

About usThe City of London Corporation is a unique and historic organisation. Situated in the heart of London’s ancient financial district – the Square Mile – we are the voice of the United Kingdom’s financial and professional services. We are also the governing body of the Square Mile, with local authority responsibilities from planning and transport to community engagement. Nowhere else in the country will you find this dynamic mix of national and local in one place.The Commercial, Change and Portfolio Delivery division sits at the heart of the City Corporation’s ambitious project and transformation agenda, responsible for driving innovative and commercial thinking to meet future challenges.The RoleJoin the City of London Corporation as a Transformation Project Manager in the Business Transformation team. This team supports the effective mobilisation, development and delivery of projects as part of the corporate transformation network. The Transformation Project Manager is responsible for driving and overseeing the delivery of projects to ensure objectives are clearly defined and achieved within agreed timelines, cost and quality. You will play a pivotal role in project governance and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure agreed project outputs are delivered to enable benefits to be realised. Join the City of London Corporation in shaping the future of the square mile through strategic and transformative initiatives.Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of corporate projects focused on business change and service improvement.
• Identify business opportunities by fostering stakeholder relationships, researching markets, and collaborating with colleagues.
• Lead strategic identification and prioritisation of opportunities using organizational data and stakeholder engagement methodologies, gaining senior leadership approval.
• Develop robust business cases for new projects, securing resources and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Ensure effective management of new revenue income portfolios, including regular charge reviews and proactive risk management.
• Provide expert project management leadership to deliver outcomes within time, cost, and quality parameters.
• Manage project teams, establish project structures, and oversee transitions between project phases to ensure effective delivery and governance.

About youYou will hold a professional qualification within project/programme management understand Lean 6 Sigma methodology. You will hold extensive expertise in successfully delivering projects within a large and complex organisation. You will have experience of collaborating closely with Elected Members and senior stakeholders developing credible business cases for significant investments and achieve income generation and savings targets. You will have managed revenue portfolios, monitoring progress against targets and identifying risks proactively. You will balance risk with identifying opportuntiies across various service areas. We are seeking a change agent that can function as a disruptor, has a proven record of establishing credible relationships and can turn around failing projects through effective risk mitigation and cost control measures.With proven expertise un managing large project budgets and navigating varied priorities, you will manage a portfolio of projects and convey complex information clearly through seamless project execution. As a coach and mentor, you will upskill stakeholders and align project objectives with the Corporation’s goals, anticipate future challenges and use data driven decision making and proactive risk management to safeguard project outcomes.The City of London Corporation are working in partnership with Hammond Clarke for the recruitment of this campaign. For further information, please contact Chris Macdonald – Head of Permanent Recruitment, Public Sector on .The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 05:06:27 GMT

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