Project Manager - Service Implementations

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Turning Point is a leading health and social care social enterprise, supporting people with mental health, learning disabilities, substance use, sexual health, and employment needs. We are at the forefront of delivering innovative, impactful solutions that make a tangible difference in people's lives.

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to join our dynamic Project Management Office (PMO) team on a fixed term 12 month contract.

There is a possibility that this post will be made permanent at the end of the fixed term contract.

As part of this team, you will lead projects that deliver real change across the organisation, with an initial focus on new service implementations. Your role will ensure IT components are delivered on time and to budget in collaboration with business units and central services. When capacity allows, you'll also manage wider business change projects, introduce innovative technologies (e.g. AI and automation), and work with the IMT service transition lead to ensure implementations and BAU projects align with governance and process requirements.

If you are a proactive and organised individual who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing and challenging environment, and have a passion for managing projects that deliver meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you!

This role is scheduled to begin at the earliest opportunity offering the flexibility of largely remote working, with occasional travel to London or Manchester for key meetings.

As a Project Manager, You Will:

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet high-quality standards.
• Lead business change/transformation initiatives, including driving efficiencies, enhancing productivity, defining innovative service delivery models and frameworks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project objectives, deliverables, and success criteria, aligning with organisational goals.
• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, ensuring risks, issues, and dependencies are identified and managed effectively.
• Facilitate effective communication, fostering collaboration and cohesion within project teams.
• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of project management tools, processes, and approaches within the PMO.
• Collaborate across teams to enhance project management maturity and organisational capability.
• Ensure adherence to governance standards and quality assurance.

• Has at least 2 years aggregate experience (in the last 4 years) in leading projects from beginning to end which involved significant business change or transformation, and multiple stakeholders, and provision of a range of IT services and products into business units undergoing other changes at the same time.
• Has a good understanding (foundation level) ideally in ITIL v4 service transition and change management.
• Is proficient in project management methodologies such as Prince2, MSP, or Agile PM (certifications beneficial).
• Is skilled in stakeholder and relationship management, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively across all levels.
• Has a strong understanding of risk, quality, and financial management.
• Is knowledgeable in people change management, capable of embedding best practices and driving collaboration within project teams.
• Is a confident communicator who inspires and guides stakeholders and teams with professionalism and enthusiasm.
• Is passionate about continuous improvement, innovation, and delivering exceptional project outcomes.

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job we offer you a career.

We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package.

You will get 34 days paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 36 days. Plus the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost.

Join our team and discover the comprehensive benefits we offer by following the link below to explore all the exciting perks available to our employees.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date.

Turning Point

Salary £53,000 per annum Frequency Annual Job Reference turningp/TP/135/11845 Contract Type Fixed Term Job Category Project Management Business Unit Support Functions Location Home based, United Kingdom Contract Details 12 month Fixed Term Contract Working Hours 37 hours per week