Junior ICT Project Manager (Internal Only)
Are you an aspiring leader with a knack for Digital and ICT driven projects? West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are looking for two dedicated Junior ICT Project Manager to join our digital transformation team. In this role, you'll work alongside senior project managers and a wide range of stakeholders to plan, execute, and deliver a variety of digital transformation projects. With a focus on delivering projects within scope, time, and budget constraints, you'll be a key player in driving our organisation towards a future of digital innovation. Apply now to take the next step in your project management career!
What we offer: an excellent package including generous holiday entitlement, family friendly working, 37-hour week flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, local government pension scheme, free onsite parking, Sports, and Social Club with free use of gym, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Job Purpose: As a dynamic and innovative Fire and Rescue Service, we're committed to embracing digital transformation to enhance efficiency and facilitate change. We are seeking a motivated Junior ICT Project Manager to oversee the successful implementation of ICT initiatives across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities: The key responsibilities of the Junior Project Manager include Development of project plans and timelines and diligent maintenance of project documentation. Responsibility for monitoring, driving and accurately reporting project progress. Defining and implementing project risk, quality and resource plans. Using effective communications strategies to build positive and collaborative relationships with stakeholders. Contributing positively towards change management across the organisation and supporting strategic programme and portfolio planning.
Essential requirements:
- Proven track record of ICT project delivery using a project methodology and lifecycle.
- Experience managing a small team of cross-functional resources.
- Strong understanding of project management principles.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills, with an emphasis on risk management and escalation.
- APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ), Prince2, or Agile Project Management certification.
We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working. Whilst you will be required to work from our offices for parts of your initial training, after this you'll work both in the office and from home as part of our 'hybrid' working model. Therefore, applicants must also have a car available for work purposes with valid business insurance and have a reliable home internet connection.
The post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check and the possession of current valid driving licence.
Joining a first-rate organisation, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of one of just six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting up to 950 firefighters who work round the clock, plus around 300 support staff, who help people and save lives.
We are a caring organisation, promote an environment of inclusivity and learning and welcome people from all walks of life - just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as integrity and teamwork.
We offer an excellent package as outlined above. Job share applicants welcome.
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