Project Manager, Change Management, IT Project Manager

The salary range for this role is £48,698 - £52,864 per annum based on a 36 hour working week.

We are looking for a skilled Project Manager to join our IT&D Project Delivery Team and drive the successful delivery of digital transformation and technology projects across Surrey County Council. Working with senior stakeholders, suppliers and technical teams, you'll play a key role in modernising services, improving customer experiences and delivering lasting business benefits.

Our Offer to You

26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (pro rated for part time opportunities)
Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
A generous local government salary related pension
Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Role

As a Project Manager within the IT&D Project Delivery Team, you will lead the delivery of technology-enabled business change projects that support services across Surrey County Council. You will be responsible for managing projects from initiation through to implementation, working closely with business stakeholders, suppliers and technical teams to ensure successful outcomes.

Your work will typically include stakeholder engagement, project planning, procurement activities, supplier management, systems implementation, systems integration, some business analysis, and major upgrades. You will oversee project delivery against agreed scope, timescales, budgets and quality standards, whilst ensuring compliance with established project management methodologies and governance.

The role offers significant variety, with opportunities to manage a major corporate solution or several concurrent smaller projects at any one time. You will also help promote and embed PRINCE2 principles and good project management practice across the organisation.

This role does not have direct line management responsibility but will require you to matrix manage project team members and coordinate resources drawn from across IT&D, business services and third-party suppliers

Over the next 12-18 months, the successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of a range of digital transformation and corporate technology initiatives. This will involve leading projects that improve service delivery, modernise business processes and deliver measurable benefits for council services and residents. You will play a key role in delivering technology change against ambitious organisational priorities, ensuring projects are delivered effectively despite competing demands, changing business needs and resource constraints.

This role offers the opportunity to make a tangible contribution to improving services across Surrey County Council. By delivering successful digital and technology projects, you will help services work more efficiently, improve customer experiences and support the council's wider transformation agenda.

You will work with senior stakeholders across a broad range of services and have the opportunity to influence how technology is used to enable better outcomes for residents, communities and staff.

Your Application

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our :

Successful delivery of multiple projects through the full project lifecycle.
Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills.

Experience of managing project…