IT Technical Project Manager

at  London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

ABOUT THIS JOB

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive IT Technical Project Manager to successfully deliver complex IT and technology-focused projects across the Council. This role will play a critical part in allowing the Council to deliver on its IT priorities and ambitions, including the vision to be better able to support communities to become ever more powerful, connected, and resilient.
Responsible for leading multiple concurrent technical projects each with budgets up to 500k. Responsible for managing a portfolio of projects in line with agreed project management standards and methodologies across the Council. Responsible for developing business cases, solution proposals and managing the delivery of specific projects, which support the strategic objectives of the Council by leading cross-functional teams to deliver agreed outputs, outcomes and benefits. Supporting Senior Project Managers and Juniors to scope and deliver projects. As a member of the IT Project Management Office, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of the business objectives that contribute to the achievement of the Council’s priorities and the corporate objectives.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POST

None

ABOUT YOU

Our ideal candidates will have experience in managing and successfully delivering fast-paced, customer focused, structured and insight-led IT projects, ideally within a local authority setting.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience of managing and successfully delivering IT technical projects in a local authority setting, working to time, budget and quality constraints.

• Knowledge of appropriate project management methodologies, techniques and tools. • Ability to build strong working relationships and to engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to advise, influence and negotiate when necessary.

• Strong at reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Creative and innovative in finding solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to respond creatively and proactively to unpredictable and conflicting volumes of work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a sound knowledge of standard and non-standard report writing.

ABOUT US

Over the past four years the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham have undertaken an ambitious Transformation Programme and have built a new kind of council, capable of delivering real change for the community in the twenty-first century. These changes have resulted in us winning the LGC Driving Growth award as well as LGC Entrepreneurial Council of the Year 2019. We are also proud of other accreditations and accolades, to include LGC Council of the Year 2018, Investors in People Gold accreditation, Disability confident employer.
The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is a diverse borough that prides itself on tackling the root causes of the challenges facing our residents. With a strong ethos of leaving no one behind we are innovative and forward looking. This is an exciting time to join LBBD as we face many challenges caused by changes in legislation, the cost-of-living crisis and coming out of the pandemic.
LBBD is a supportive inclusive employer looking to bring out the best in our staff. We offer a range of benefits including: • Generous annual leave entitlement. • Flexible working. • Local Government Pension Scheme. • Learning and development. • Discounted gym membership. • Employee support and networking groups. • Eating out, holiday and cinema discount schemes. • Health plans.

Please refer the Job description for details