Job Title: Project and Change Manager
Location: Staffordshire, UK (Hybrid)
Contract Type: 6-Month Contract
Salary: £300-£350 per day
Role Overview:
As the Project and Change Manager, you will collaborate with senior stakeholders to establish and implement a robust project management structure and framework to support a critical initiative within the Adult Social Care directorate. You will be instrumental in driving business change across the organisation, responding adeptly to the demands of complex change programs. This role requires a proactive, strategic thinker with exceptional relationship-building skills and a proven track record of delivering results in challenging environments.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with senior stakeholders to shape and provide a project management structure and framework.
- Drive business change initiatives on behalf of stakeholders across the organisation.
- Build proactive relationships with colleagues at all levels, fostering trust and credibility.
- Collaborate with partners to drive change activity and achieve agreed outcomes.
- Deliver outputs to tight deadlines, working at pace without compromising quality.
- Manage projects in partnership with NHS and Local Authority partners (preferred).
- Apply business design and project management principles to deliver effective change and transformation.
- Understand the political context of service delivery and its challenges in the public sector.
- Create and maintain effective networks that work collaboratively to shape and deliver better outcomes.
- Bring in new thinking and innovation from outside the organisation to drive continuous improvement.
- Support culture change initiatives to enhance service delivery and outcomes.
Requirements:
- Proven experience utilising one or more business improvement or change management methodologies (e.g., Prince2, Agile, MSP, Lean Six Sigma, etc.).
- Strong relationship-building skills with high emotional intelligence.
- Demonstrated experience in change management consulting and developing trusted working relationships.
- Ability to work collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to drive change across the organisation.
- Track record of delivering projects in complex environments.
- Understanding of the political landscape of service delivery in the public sector.
- Intellectual curiosity and a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.
- Experience in transforming services to deliver better outcomes.
- Experience supporting culture change initiatives.
How to Apply: If you are a proactive, results-oriented professional with a passion for driving change and delivering impactful projects, we want to hear from you! Please apply now!
