Job Description
Project Manager, ALEO Programme (Fixed Term until 31 March 2026) - PKC12045
£47,864 - £51,562
2 High Street, Perth
Are you passionate about driving transformation and managing change?
Do you thrive in dynamic environments and have experience of working in partnership to manage large scale projects, build key relationships and drive business improvement?
If so, we are seeking an experienced Transformation & Change Project Manager to lead, direct, and support the development of multiple workstreams across the Council’s Arms’ Length External Organisations (ALEOs).
This role is one of partnership and collaboration, crucial in delivering agreed outcomes, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and budget.
You will drive, coordinate and monitor the reporting of key achievements and milestones to the ALEO Project Working Group.
Your main accountabilities will be to:
• Develop comprehensive project plans in collaboration with all relevant organisations, ensuring the allocation of resources effectively across multiple projects.
• Work with partners to design new models of cooperation and operation, acting as the primary point of contact for the ALEO project working group.
• Manage expectations, align project goals, and identify project risks with mitigation strategies.
• Develop strategies and monitoring procedures for embedding Transformation & Change projects.
• Engage with stakeholders and facilitate engagement workshops.
For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community we serve, our full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week with the arrangements for part time employees being agreed on a basis which will ensure that they benefit to an equivalent degree.
Our FAQs on hybrid working can be found here Hybrid working FAQs.
We are committed to being a more inclusive employer - to ensure we can consider any reasonable adjustments, please either contact the recruiting manager to discuss any individual circumstances, discuss at interview or, if you prefer, after any conditional offer is made.
The Individual
To join us in this role, we would expect you to possess:
• An appropriate degree or professional qualification and/or relevant experience in project management or transformation and change roles at a corporate/strategic level.
• Working knowledge of ALEOs/Council’s strategic planning and performance reporting.
• Experience with partnership service level agreements, budgetary implications – preferably with a good understanding of charity/ALEO governance and tax rules.
If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Charlene Guild, Strategic Lead - Projects & Programmes on 01738 477977.
When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.
Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.
As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.
A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.
Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.
Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.
At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!
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If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
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