We’re looking for a Project Manager to lead and support on delivery of projects linked to new and existing funding streams.
You’ll have oversight on several projects being delivered by a variety of external partners, ensuring they have the right tools, guidance, and support to deliver initiatives on time and to budget.
We’ll be looking to you to support overall development and implementation of agreed projects with external delivery partners. Including reviewing project performance, providing updates on progress, coordinating risk registers and flagging issues.
You will play a proactive role in streamlining and managing our monthly reporting process for diverse projects. Your keen eye for detail and ability to identify inconsistencies will be essential. You'll collaborate with our delivery partners, ensuring they understand and address any emerging issues.
This is a unique opportunity to get involved with overseeing a variety of projects and support the development of existing and up and coming projects.
What will you be doing?
- Support the development and implementation of agreed projects central to the Employment, Health, Skills and Communities Directorate
- Develop, implement, and maintain robust project processes and systems ensuring that project aims, and objectives are satisfactorily met and evidenced including timelines and critical paths.
- Provide update reports on the progress and outcomes of critical projects which are in planning and delivery stages to a variety of audiences.
- Creating and coordinating risk registers for projects/programmes to document and monitor agreed mitigations, working closely with WMCA Assurance and Finance
About you
You’ll have a background in project and programme support and know how to oversee projects being delivered by external partners and providers.
This isn’t a traditional project manager role delivering the day to project work, but you’ll be familiar with how projects should be run and be able to monitor and oversee delivery by external partners.
You’ll be proactive, organised, comfortable working on different projects at the same time and can engage with a variety of people and delivery partners.
Essential experience:
- Supporting and coordinating projects and programmes
- Working effectively with a variety of stakeholders to achieve and communicate shared goals.
- Developing systems and processes to support project and programme appraisal, implementation, and delivery
Essential Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
- Strong attention to detail including observational, analytical, and organisational skills.
- High level numeracy skills inc. budgeting, data analysis, calculations, and trends
- Advanced excel skills including formula understanding and ability to create and manage works books and sheets.
- Able to effectively communicate with both internal and external customers.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications including the ability to write and edit reports and presentations, formatting charts and graphs, managing calendars and scheduling activity.
- Effective time management skills and ability to work independently as well as a member of a cross-functional team.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure, trouble-shoot, and to meet short- and long-term deadlines.
How to apply.
On clicking ‘apply for this job’, you will first be prompted to create an account. You will have the opportunity to upload a CV, which will be used to auto-populate your profile. Please note, we do not see your CV once you have applied. Our shortlisting decisions are based on what you tell us in your profile - and so it is important to format your profile so that it really stands out. Make sure to include your employment history and include any essential education and qualifications. You will be asked to provide a supporting statement. If you already have one that you have prepared earlier, you can simply copy and paste this into the application form.
Applicants will need to evidence that they have the legal right to work in the UK. If we make an offer of employment, we will need to check that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work.
Salary and benefits.
We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a Local Government Pension Scheme, 28 days of paid annual leave, Cycle to Work Scheme, and discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers. For more details, please visit the benefits page on our careers site.
Location and working pattern – what you can expect.
The location for this role is 16 Summer Lane. It is expected that you can split your time between the office and working remotely, with at least 2 days a week spent in the office.
Creating an inclusive workplace.
West Midlands Combined Authority is dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace that reflects the communities of the West Midlands region. We recognise that certain groups, such as women and people of colour, may be less likely to apply for roles if they feel they do not meet all the requirements. However, we encourage individuals who are passionate about the role and want to make a difference to still apply. We value potential and encourage applicants to highlight their skills, including transferable ones, even if they don't fit the traditional "perfect candidate" mould.
We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don't let these factors deter you from applying. If your values align with ours and you are dedicated to working towards a future we can all be proud of, we would love to hear from you.
About us.
Our vision is to create a better connected, more prosperous, fairer, greener, and healthier region. We aim to achieve this vision by living our values, which include being a partnership organisation, valuing and respecting our people, fostering a can-do attitude, and encouraging innovation. WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as "Leaders in Diversity," and has been recognized as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, committed to interviewing all applicants with disabilities who meet the essential role criteria. WMCA believes that building a team with varied backgrounds and experiences will benefit us as an employer and enhance our work.
Reasonable adjustments.
If you have an accessibility requirement, disability, or condition that means you might require changes to the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Team (careers@wmca.org.uk). We are here to assist and accommodate your needs.
Thank you for considering joining our team at WMCA. We look forward to receiving your application and the opportunity to work together towards our shared goals.
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