Senior Project Delivery Lead

Are you an experienced project manager passionate about innovation, driving change and working on one-of-a-kind projects? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where your insights make a tangible impact? Do you want to work for an organisation that plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the West Midlands? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you!

Swift is a leading name in the transport industry, recognised for pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation to enhance the way people travel. Our mission is to make journeys seamless, simple, sustainable, and smarter for everyone. Now, we’re embarking on a revolutionary project: to extend our cutting-edge Pay-As-You-Go scheme to serve all public transport modes and in doing so transform how customers use and pay for their travel.

As Senior Project Delivery Lead, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering the end-to-end implementation of our PAYG scheme. Working within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team, you will oversee, working closely with cross-functional teams, technology partners, and key stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery. You will have a passion for innovation and delivering customer-focused solutions with a flexible and proactive ‘can do’ attitude.

If you’re excited to take on a challenge and contribute to shaping and revolutionising the way people travel in the West Midlands, this is a great opportunity for someone with experience to apply their knowledge and progress within a growing organisation.

Please note, this role is a 2-year fixed term contract.

What you will be doing.

• Provide project management leadership for the extension of the Pay-As-You-Go scheme within the Swift Programme.
• Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with the requirements defined within the approved project control documents.
• Work with the Project Sponsor, to lead project development stages, identify and define the project objectives.
• Manage the project budget, forecasting and monitoring the budget throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist in the selection, recruitment and appointment of consultants and/or specialists.
• Identify and define project objectives.
• Ensure detailed project plans are produced and monitored.
• Manage and engage with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Responsible for identifying and ensuring the appropriate resources are in place to deliver project objectives.
• Prepare reports/briefing notes for senior management, elected members, WMCA committees, Programme Boards, as appropriate to report of the status of any projects.

What’s essential.

• Proven track record in delivery of projects to time and budget.
• Qualification in a Project Management Methodology (such as APM or Prince 2).
• Ability to effectively manage/oversee multiple projects prioritising works as appropriate.
• Proactive risk management.
• Ability to manage conflict.
• Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining project performance.
• Excellent analytical skill.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Location. 
The location for this role is 16 Summer Lane with at least 1 day a week spent in the office.

How to apply. 
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3. Write your Supporting Statement. Make sure to address each of the required essential criteria.
4. Submit your application. Do one final check and once complete, click submit.

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Salary and benefits.
We advertise salary ranges, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, 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. Requests for salaries above the maximum advertised range will not be considered.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK).
• 28 days paid annual leave (with an option to purchase more), giving you have ample time to relax.
• ethical saving options and healthcare plans.
• Discounted gym membership.
• An option to buy a bicycle, including e-bikes and adapted pedal cycles, at a discounted rate.
• 3 days of paid leave each year to volunteer.
• Interest free financing through SmartTech to buy the latest technology
• Discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more.  

For more information, please visit the benefits page on our career site.

Why join WMCA?
WMCA is laser-focused on improving the West Midlands, bringing economic growth, jobs, homes, and better journeys to the region. We target local needs where it matters most, ensuring everyone has a job that pays well and has access to safe and affordable places they can call home.

We put people and place at the heart of everything we do, working hand in hand with our partners to direct funding where it's needed most. What you do, really matters. Your expertise will help make a big difference, improving people's lives, every day.

Creating an inclusive workplace.
WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as the RACE Code Quality Mark, Armed Forces Covenant (Gold status) and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We’re a Disability Confident Employer with ‘Leader’ status, committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet all the essential role criteria.

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.

Right to Work in the UK
Proof of Right to Work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).