Total 4 Manager level Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in stirling fk8 2lq

Your new company
A well known Public Sector organisation. They provide essential services to their end users and are currently in the midst of a digital transformation and place technology at the heart of everything they do. This is a fantastic time to join the business as they look to achieve their digital goals.

Your new role
As a Project Manager, you will lead and oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of data and application service projects. Your role will involve coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of data solutions and applications. You will be responsible for defining project scope, setting milestones, and managing timelines and budgets. Additionally, you will ensure that all project deliverables meet quality standards and align with business objectives. Your ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, mitigate risks, and drive continuous improvement will be crucial to the success of the projects under your management.
What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate will have experience of the following;

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of data and application service projects.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of data solutions and applications.
• Define project scope, set milestones, and manage timelines and budgets.
• Ensure all project deliverables meet quality standards and align with business objectives.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates and gather requirements.
• Identify and mitigate project risks to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management processes and methodologies.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions as needed.

What you'll get in return

• Rate: £450 - £475 Per Day (Outside IR35)
• 3 Months (likely extension)
• Hybrid working (2 days in the office per week)
• Fantastic Public Sector experience

What you need to do now

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Senior Project Manager

Who are Diligenta?

Diligenta's vision is to be acknowledged as Best in-class Platform based Life and Pensions Administration Service provider. Customer service is at the heart of everything we do and our aim is to transform our clients' operations. A business that has been described as 'home' by existing employees, we drive a culture that is founded on positive change and development.

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join our team in Stirling, working on a hybrid basis. This role will be to manage and deliver one or more programme work-streams in order to meet business objectives.

The role will have potential to work across a variety of different projects stretching across business, operation and IT change.

You'll be:

• Led projects or work streams within larger programs, ensuring everything is completed on time, within budget, and according to the plan.
• Apply the appropriate project management methods, including planning, scheduling, monitoring, and managing risks and issues.
• Distil complex information or data to identify root issues or see the bigger picture.
• Establish an effective project team, handling recruiting, development, management, and motivation.
• Manage budget reporting, forecasting, and expenditures for projects.
• Plan and manage resources needed for project delivery, including developing contingency plans.
• Maintain good relationships with stakeholders and key customers, ensuring project delivery meets their requirements.

You should apply if you:

• Have worked in Life and Pensions (wider FS acceptable)
• Proven experience in delivering large projects and programs.
• Skilled in managing and motivating both specialist and non-specialist staff.

• Experienced in handling medium to high-scale and/or medium to high-risk projects, especially in commercial outsourcing or financial services.
• Comfortable managing multiple cross-functional stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Versatile with a background in various disciplines and able to quickly learn new areas and build credibility with professionals from different fields.
• In-depth experience in Life and Pensions operations, with a strong understanding of its internal functions.

Benefits:

• Company pension scheme
• 25 days holidays + 8 bank holidays
• Gain professional accreditation on completion at no extra cost through our bespoke 24/7 professionally accredited online learning and development tools
• Access to our Confidential Helpline is available to be used by you and your family
• Discretionary annual bonus

Job Description

Closing Date: 15 July 2024

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £85266 - £89121

Hours: 35 hours

Interviews: Over 24th, 25th and 26th July, (candidates will only be required on one of these dates)

Stirling, with its rich heritage, location based right in the heart of Scotland’s central belt and diverse mix of urban and rural communities, is ideally placed for business, tourism and culture. Stirling Council is in the midst of an exciting and ambitious programme of transformation to ensure we are well placed to the best we can for our residents, communities and our visitors.

We’re looking for someone to provide the strategic leadership and corporate direction across our Economic Development, Planning and Climate Change functions. We need someone who is ambitious, innovative, and who will show great leadership in ensuring that Stirling maximises its potential across the region and delivers against the Council’s strategic ambitions for economic growth and sustainability.

If this sounds like the challenge for you, please apply with your CV and covering letter by midnight on 15th July 2024. For an informal chat please contact Lisa Dunlop at dunlopli@stirling.gov.uk

To apply for this post, please complete the essential questions and then upload your CV and covering letter outlining your experience and demonstrating how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for this role, stated in the job pack before submitting your application.

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Who are Diligenta?

Diligenta's vision is to be acknowledged as Best in-class Platform based Life and Pensions Administration Service provider. Customer service is at the heart of everything we do and our aim is to transform our clients' operations. A business that has been described as 'home' by existing employees, we drive a culture that is founded on positive change and development.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Business Change Delivery Manager who can confidently lead and manage delivery of Operational Change within a functional area, ensuring the effective management of implementation activities required to successfully deliver all types of change.

You'll be:

• Managing the interface between the central change team, client, IT, 3rd party suppliers, front and back office teams to ensure successful implementation of operational change
• Collaborating and influencing key stakeholders to ensure the operational change is planned and delivered effectively and on time
• Collaborating with Programme and Project Managers to develop the implementation plans for each project to ensure successful delivery within regulatory standards and change framework
• Engaging, maintaining and sharing regular updates on readiness activity across a range of stakeholders including client, SLT, and 3rd parties

You should apply if you:

• Have previous Financial Services / regulated sector experience
• Have proven track record of delivering large projects / programmes
• Are well-versed in writing and delivering project plans
• Understand key accountabilities in change delivery and adoption
• Have a good attention to detail and high-quality outputs needed
• Are a fast learner who is adept at problem solving, and conflict resolution

The Perks

• 25 days holidays + 8 bank holidays
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Company pension scheme membership
• Gain professional accreditation on completion at no extra cost through our bespoke 24/7 professionally accredited online learning and development tools
• Access to our Confidential Helpline is available to be used by you and your family
• Develop your career through a wider global organisation of the TCS family