Project Manager; Digital

Are you an experienced project professional with a passion for delivering digital

transformation and organisational change? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can make a real difference to services and communities?

Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking a motivated and proactive Project Manager (Digital and Change) to help deliver an ambitious programme of digital transformation. Working within our Transformation and Programme Management Team, you will lead the implementation of digital systems and major change initiatives that improve services, modernise ways of working and support the Council's strategic priorities.

You will be responsible for managing projects from initiation through to delivery, developing project plans, managing risks and resources, engaging stakeholders, tracking benefits and ensuring successful implementation of change across the organisation.

We're looking for someone with:
Significant project management experience within a complex organisation.

Experience of delivering transformation, digital or change projects. Knowledge of project management methodologies such as PRINCE
2. Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and problem-solving skills. The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver resultsin a fast-moving environment.

In return, you'll join a supportive and collaborative team at the heart of the Council's

transformation agenda, with opportunities to work on high-profile projects that will shape the future of local services for residents, businesses and communities across Stoke on Trent., Lead and deliver digital, transformation and change projects from initiation through to completion

Develop and manage project plans, risks, issues, budgets and resources

Coordinate the implementation of new systems and major business change initiatives

Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, service manager and external partners

We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that'swhere you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.,

Stoke-on-Trent City Council's diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.