IS Project Manager

Adecco are please to be recruiting for a IS Programme Manager to work within the Merseyside Police Force

Location: Police HQ, Liverpool
Hourly Rate: £28.74 per hour,

Hours: 22 hours per week Monday to Friday
Contract End Date: April, 2027

Make a Difference Through Technology!

Our client, a forward-thinking organisation in the public services sector, is seeking an experienced and dynamic IS Project Manager to lead the delivery of critical information systems projects. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled project professional to shape business solutions, drive change, and ensure the successful implementation of technology that supports operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the delivery of multiple IT and business application projects from inception to completion.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into effective technology solutions.
• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, budgets, and timelines.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans to ensure successful delivery against agreed targets.
• Coordinate internal resources, project teams, and third-party suppliers to achieve project outcomes.
• Monitor project performance, risks, dependencies, and issues, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Manage project governance, reporting, and documentation, ensuring compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings across departments and disciplines to achieve consensus and drive progress.
• Negotiate and manage change requests, ensuring business needs are balanced against cost, risk, and delivery objectives.
• Provide regular updates to senior stakeholders on project status, achievements, risks, and benefits.

About You:

The ideal candidate will be a highly organised and influential project professional with a proven track record of delivering complex IT projects and programmes. Excellent communication skills are essential, along with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.

Essential Qualifications:

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Formal Project Management qualification or training (such as PRINCE2, MSP, Agile, PMP, or equivalent).

Essential Experience:

• Minimum of five years' experience delivering IT systems implementations or similar technology projects.
• At least three years' significant project management experience leading complex and/or multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience managing external suppliers and third-party delivery partners.
• Proven success delivering projects to agreed scope, budget, quality, and timescales.

Essential Skills:

• Strong business analysis and requirements gathering capabilities.
• Broad understanding of information systems and software implementation methodologies.
• Excellent project planning, organisation, and resource management skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Effective leadership skills with the ability to motivate and influence teams without direct line management responsibility.
• Professional reporting, governance, and documentation skills.
• Excellent negotiation and problem-solving capabilities.
• A diplomatic yet authoritative approach when facilitating discussions and driving decisions.
• High levels of attention to detail and a commitment to quality delivery.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact through technology while working in a part-time capacity with a supportive team. If you are ready to take on new challenges and drive significant change, this role could be the perfect fit!

Application Process:
If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

Don't miss the chance to play a pivotal role in the future of public services!

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