Job Introduction

Job Title:  Lead Project Manager

Salary:  £42,845 - £53,815

Job Location:  Homebased

Duration:  Permanent

Hours (weekly):  35 (Mon – Fri)

Are you a Project Manager looking for to be a key part of a Business Change and Transformation Team? 

Do you want to make a difference by delivering change projects in a collaborative and engaging environment?

Your Housing Group has a fantastic opportunity for 2 experienced Project Managers to join a multi-disciplined team where you can have a huge influence over the next couple of years.

As a Lead Project Manager within the Business Change and Transformation Team you will manage and deliver projects following best practice that will support the strategic aims and business plan for Your Housing Group

Alongside a very competitive basic salary you will receive fantastic benefits including 23 days holidays plus public holidays and as we also close between Christmas and New Year, you will get another 3 days bonus holidays. You will also have the ability to buy extra annual leave and discount cards, pension scheme with contributions matched up to 8% and a cash claim back on medical treatments to name a few!

Although this is primarily a home based role, as our head office is in Birchwood, Warrington, you’ll need to live within a fairly reasonable travelling distance to be able to attend meetings, workshops  and training when required.

This is an exciting time to join the Business Change Team at YHG with fantastic opportunities to further your skills and your career.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the delivery of effective business change projects, ensuring plans are comprehensive, realistic and efficiently resourced
• Manage risks, issues and dependencies effectively in order to maintain delivery momentum
• Contribute to the business strategy by ensuring that the projects you deliver achieve the desired outcomes for the business
• Maintain relationships with senior Stakeholders and Customers to ensure effective business engagement and support for delivery
• Support the continuous improvement of the Project Delivery Framework.

Requirements:

Essential

• Strong Project Management background and experienced in managing Business Change Projects with a clear focus on time, to budget and to the required quality
• Experience of developing robust project plans whilst encouraging stakeholder buy in to support delivery
• Experience in shaping and developing business cases to achieve strategic business objectives
• Effective interpersonal skills, be tactful, clear and ensure open interactions with others
• Effective stakeholder management skills with the ability to work well with people at all levels of the organization

Desirable

• Knowledge / experience of the Social Housing Sector
• Ability to work proactively in a continually changing work environment and changing priorities.
• Project Management qualification e.g. PRINCE / membership of APM

Prior to completing your application, please review the attached Role Profile to better understand the role and key responsibilities.   

Closing date:   7th December 2020

Should we receive a high number of applications, we may close this vacancy earlier than the date indicated above, therefore, you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible. YHG1

Your Housing Group