Project Manager

Job Description

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Project Manager – Inside IR35 – Public Sector – Edinburgh/HybridDuration: 12 months

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Market Rates

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Overview

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Our public sector client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of a key business transformation initiative focused on driving operational efficiency and productivity improvements within a high-profile business area.

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Working as part of a broader portfolio of change programmes, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery of project outcomes, collaborating with business and technical stakeholders, and ensuring successful adoption of new processes, technologies, and ways of working.

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This role is ideal for a strong delivery professional who thrives in complex environments and has a proven track record of leading business change projects within regulated or public sector organisations.

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Essential Skills & Experience

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• Minimum 5 years' experience successfully delivering medium to large-scale business transformation projects.

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• Strong track record of delivering projects within fast-paced and evolving environments.

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• Expert knowledge of project management methodologies, frameworks, and delivery disciplines.

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• Demonstrable experience delivering:

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• Business process redesign

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• Operating model transformation

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• Technology-enabled change

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• Organisational adoption and change initiatives

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• Experience developing, refining, and implementing Target Operating Models (TOMs).

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• Strong understanding of project governance, assurance, and reporting frameworks.

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• Experience operating within public sector environments.

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• Experience working with procurement processes and supplier management.

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• Experience defining and scoping technology solutions to support business objectives.

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• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary delivery teams.

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• Strong data analysis and decision-making skills.

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• Excellent stakeholder management and communication capabilities.

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• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tooling.

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• Recognised Project or Programme Management qualification, such as:

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• PRINCE2

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• APM PMQ / PPQ

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• MSP

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• Equivalent certification

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Desirable Skills & Experience

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• Experience within land-based industries, forestry, environmental services, energy infrastructure, or renewables sectors.

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• Understanding of systems and solutions used to manage casework, projects, commercial activity, and associated revenue streams.

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• Knowledge of:

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• Service Design

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• Customer-Centred Design

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• Value Stream Mapping

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• Continuous Improvement methodologies

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• Experience of public sector assurance frameworks and Gateway Review processes.

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