Senior Project Manager

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA),

The Bus Reform Programme is one of the most ambitious transport initiatives ever undertaken in our region. It will transform the way people travel by delivering a simpler, more reliable and more affordable bus network that better connects communities to jobs, education and opportunity.

We're looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to play a pivotal role in making this vision a reality. Leading one or more projects within a key Bus Reform workstream, you'll drive delivery from planning through to implementation, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards. Working closely with senior leaders, partners and stakeholders, you'll manage complex dependencies, mitigate risks, and provide leadership and guidance to Project Managers, helping to keep the wider programme on track.

Reporting to the Head of Bus Reform Programme Delivery, you'll be at the heart of one of the UK's most significant transport transformation programmes, helping to deliver bus franchising and create a lasting legacy for the millions of people who live, work and travel across the West Midlands.

Please note, this is a 2 year FTC.

• Ensure project management and activities align and meet established assurance and compliance frameworks
• Support the Directorate in creating a culture of collaboration, drive, inclusivity and innovative
• Build an internal stakeholder network to support an in-depth understanding of existing and emerging project activity
• Provide clear direction and co-ordination of activities, ensuring that tasks are resourced accordingly
• Establish, develop, and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including local authorities, employers, business representative organisations, trade unions, and relevant government departments and agencies
• ensure programme outcomes are achieved within set budgets and time frames
• Lead on the production of project planning and reports
• Proactively reviewing emerging activity in projects to identify areas for improvement, alignment or collaboration that better serves the programme
• Lead on the production of project resource and budget forecasts

• Significant experience delivering multi-disciplinary projects in a complex programme
• Proven track-record of successful delivery of projects to time, budget and scope
• Experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams and building strong relationships
• Demonstrable senior project management experience
• Experience of contract management through the procurement and management of suppliers
• Experience of managing people including appraisals, performance management, disciplinary, recruitment and selection
• Excellent organisational, written, and verbal skills
• Ability to research and synthesise complex technical subjects into practical, cost-effective, and timely action plans and solutions
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
• Suitable project management qualification to degree level or equivalent experience

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

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).
• Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme where you can build an additional pot of money alongside your pension with contributions exempt from Income Tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs).
• 28 days paid annual leave (with an option to purchase more) + Statutory days.
• EV car benefit scheme
• Healthcare plans.
• Discounted gym membership, will writing, and mortgage advice.
• 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 Smart Tech to buy the latest technology
• Discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more. You can now also obtain a Costco membership through the WMCA.
• Boundless unlocks unlimited entry to top-rated UK attractions and loads of extra benefits and discounts.
• Eye Care Scheme,…