Major Project Delivery Lead - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Green Park

Green Park

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Post Title:
Major Project Delivery Lead

Salary:
(£43,094 - £48,258)

Location:
Birmingham

2 year Fixed Term Contract

Role Purpose

Transport for West Midlands:
Policy, Strategy and Innovation

Manage the development and delivery of major projects to time, cost

and quality, utilising and managing the appropriate resources, over the project lifecycle for the wide

reaching Programme.

This is to be carried out in accordance with the requirements defined within the approved

governance structure, whilst utilising the processes detailed and fulfilling the roles and

responsibilities. These are outlined, within the approved gated project management lifecycle review

processes for project development and implementation.

Responsibilities

Provide project management leadership for the development of significant multidisciplinary

projects within the Programme, as defined in the approved gated project management

lifecycle process, and as directed by the Programme Development Manager.

Manage successful delivery of allocated capital project(s) and/or approved revenue funded

project(s) for both internal facing and external parties in accordance with the requirements of the relevant project documentation.

The provision of timely, accurate and cohesive input to the required internal and external

project/programme monitoring processes as appropriate.

Support in determining the strategic direction of the Projects Function as part of the

wider Business Planning Process.

Day to day management of crossfunctional resources (internal and third party) assigned to

the projects being managed. Ensure the project team is focused, motivated, fully

understands the milestones, timetable and critical issues and risks of the project and that

therefore the project is delivered on time and to budget.

Manage the delivery of significant project ensuring they are delivered in accordance

with the requirements defined within the approved project control documents, whilst

utilising the processes detailed, and fulfilling the roles and responsibilities outlined, within

the approved gated project management lifecycle for project development and delivery.

Work with the Project Sponsor, to lead project development stages, identify and define the

project objective(s), creating a vision of what constitutes a successful accomplishment of

the project, utilising the established pre-gateway stages. This shall include identifying the

baseline of the costs, programme & outputs for the proposed scheme.

Manage the approved project budget, forecasting and monitoring the budget throughout

the project lifecycle. Responsible for allocated budgets, raising purchase orders and

approving invoices.

Lead and manage procurement activities such as developing tender specifications,

assessing and appointing suppliers and contractors, working in line with the procurement

team within the approved procurement framework.

against contracted sums, programme and quality criteria.

Having contributed to the definition of the project vision and the component elements of

this, be responsible for identifying and ensuring the appropriate resources are in place to

deliver the(se) significant project objective(s), establishing the work packages required and

the detailed programme for delivery.

Utilising the established gated project management lifecycle process, be responsible for

controlling project delivery, monitoring actual progress against that planned, putting

measures in place where actual progress deviates adversely form the baselines identified

during the planning stage.

Again utilising the established gated project management lifecycle process, be responsible

for ensuring delivery of the projects through partnership working and best practice,

ensuring that commitments are met and that expectations are exceeded

To actively promote and ensure an effective working relationship between the

Programme and PMO team engaged on the delivery of projects within the portfolio

and stakeholder management and engagement with all other parts of the organisation.

To produce and manage project documentation for review under the approved gated

project management process is done so in timely, accurate and cohesive manner.

To prepare regular project documentation for review by the Programme Board in timely,

accurate and cohesive manner, providing visibility to Senior Management of project

progress and early notification of any risks which may adversely affect any aspect of

project delivery

To identify and manage the Health, Safety & Environmental aspects on the allocated

projects, including adherence to the relevant and current legislation and where

appropriate providing visibility to Senior Management of any issues of note.

To ensure that project management best practice is identified and utilised through the

Project Delivery process.

Experience
Project management experience

Experience and capability of working in a public sector environment.

Proven track record in delivery of projects to time and budget

Ability to effectively manage/oversee multiple projects prioritising works as appropriate

Transportation project management will put you at a distinct advantage