Overview

In this role you will lead delivery of high-value projects within Companies House transformation programmes, focusing on digital services redesign and legislative reform. You will contribute to a mission to be the best registry in the world by delivering brilliant services and enabling cultural change. You’ll mentor other project managers and work with cross-functional teams to realise benefits and ensure governance. This is a hands-on, impact-driven position in a proactive, inclusive team.

Pay / Benefits

Flexible working
30 days annual leave
8 bank holidays & 1 privilege day
Civil Service Pension scheme with employer contribution of 28%

Responsibilities

Design and manage delivery with the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) to meet project objectives
Develop and maintain the continuing business justification and benefits realisation mechanisms
Create and manage delivery plans aligning with portfolio milestones
Lead the project delivery team, remove impediments, and ensure effective change control
Ensure governance compliance and interface with broader arrangements (e.g., government digital service, procurement standards)
Manage stakeholder relationships internally and with external partners
Provide assurance to the project board on budgets, risks, resources, dependencies, delivery and quality
Arrange and facilitate project board and team meetings and reporting
Contribute to portfolio reporting and continuous improvement of project delivery practices
Support development of your own skills and the profession

Key requirements

Experience delivering complex, high-value projects
Experience in digital Agile environments or cross-cutting business change or external partnerships
People-focused approach to project delivery with initiative and problem-solving
Strong technical skills in project planning, risk management, or benefits management
Strong written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Extensive project management experience and willingness to learn new things quickly
Experience of line management
Eligibility for senior civil service roles (as inferred by context)
Qualifications such as PRINCE2 Practitioner, Agile Project Management Practitioner, APM Project Management Qualification or equivalent experience

People-centric leadership
Resourcefulness and initiative
Clear communication and stakeholder engagement
Project planning
Risk management
Benefits management

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