Assistant project manager
We are partnering with a large, complex public sector organisation undergoing a significant transformation programme to appoint an Assistant Project Manager into their Finance function.This is a high-impact opportunity to support the delivery of a major, region-wide digital transformation programme, focused on implementing a new cloud-based system across Finance, HR, Procurement and associated functions.The RoleSitting within a Programme Management Office, you will play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of a large-scale system implementation. Working closely with senior stakeholders and project leads, you will help drive governance, reporting, and coordination across multiple workstreams.Key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the delivery and implementation of a major finance and HR transformation programme
- Maintaining robust project governance, including risk, issue, and performance tracking
- Producing high-quality reports, plans, and project documentation
- Coordinating stakeholders across internal teams and external partners
- Monitoring project milestones, budgets, and resource allocation
- Supporting continuous improvement and ensuring alignment with organisational processes and standards
About YouYou will bring a proven track record of supporting projects or programmes within a large, complex organisation.You will demonstrate:
- Experience in project or programme support/delivery within a large-scale environment
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Excellent organisational and analytical capability
- The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach
Experience working within transformation, systems implementation, or public sector environments will be highly advantageous.If you're interested, please send an up-to-date copy of your CV If this role isn't quite right, but you're exploring new opportunities, feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion about your career.
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