Digital Portfolio Management Lead - Manchester, United Kingdom - Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

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Manchester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Digital Portfolio Management Lead

£49,590 - £53,823

36.25 hours per week

Permanent

Based at the GMCA offices (Tootal Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, M1 6EU) with hybrid working

Closing date 7th May 2023

Application by CV via the Greater Jobs Website

Your role -

As a senior member of our Digital Services team, the Digital PMO Lead is responsible for leading, developing and strengthening the coordination of the GMCA's portfolio of projects and programmes, managing governance processes, resource and capacity constraints, stakeholder expectations, and communicating effectively not only within the team and with stakeholders across GMCA but with partner agencies.

This is a key role in our team as GMCA Digital Services leads delivery of both Greater Manchester's Digital Blueprint across the city region's 2.8 million people, and delivery of the GMCA's own digital capabilities - including those needed by GM Fire & Rescue - through collaborative, innovative and effective use of technology and data.

The PMO Lead's remit span the full breadth of this activity.

Working with multiple digital and non-digital teams and reporting directly to the GMCA's Chief Information Officer, the position holder contributes to the overall strategic direction of the service and the GMCA's success.

About you -

You will be familiar with software that enables you - and the service - to be effective in this capacity.

You will be an effective and adept communicator with extremely well developed interpersonal skills have and the energy to have an impact in a fast moving and complex environment.

About us:

As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Resources; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub.

Our offer:

In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer that you can find out more about here: GMCA offer - Green

Mandatory Information:

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Hybrid working
This role is part of GMCA's hybrid working scheme.

As part of our commitment to 'Build Back Fairer' in Greater Manchester following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have evolved our management methods by trusting and empowering staff to deliver their work in the best way that suits the business and their individual needs, and supports health and wellbeing.

Our hybrid working policy sets out a flexible approach, combining attendance at our [Manchester city centre office / Fire and Rescue service HQ in Swinton / other location] with remote working, typically from home; the location of work is primarily dictated by the needs of the business:
'Do what is right for you and the business on that day'. If appointed to the role you will work with your manager to agree and regularly review the best working pattern for you, your team and your work.

Job Title:

Digital Services Portfolio Management Office Lead

Date:

4 April 2023

Reporting Line:

Chief Information Officer

Salary:

GMCA Grade 10

Team:

Digital Services

Business Area:

Deputy Chief Executive

JOB PURPOSE

As a senior member of our Digital Services team, the Digital PMO Lead defines the approach to organizing, prioritizing and coordinating our complex portfolio of projects and programmes, managing governance processes, resource and capacity constraints, stakeholder expectations, and communicating effectively both within the team and with stakeholders across GMCA and with partner agencies.

This is a key role in our team as Digital Services leads delivery of not only Greater Manchester's Digital Blueprint across the city region's 2.8 million people, but also delivery of the GMCA's own digital capabilities - including those of GM Fire & Rescue - through collaborative, innovative and effective use of technology and data.

The PMO Lead's responsibilities span all this activity.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Work with key stakeholders and strategic partners within GMCA, across GM and nationally including:
Colleagues in the GMCA including policy, research, mayoral advisors, firefighters and within Digital Services itself.
Relevant colleagues and partners in Greater Manchester's wider public secto