We're looking for a Project Manager to join our Business Planning & Performance Reporting Team to be responsible for managing project development and delivery to time, cost and quality, utilising and managing appropriate resources, over the project lifecycle, for organisation wide projects and specific Business Area projects where centralised project management support is required, in line with WMCA business objectives / priorities / plans.

This to be carried out in accordance with the requirements defined within the approved Single Assurance Framework, utilising the processes detailed and fulfilling the roles and responsibilities outlined within the approved project management lifecycle review processes for project development and implementation.

What will you be doing?

• Provide project management leadership of the development of multi-disciplinary projects across the WMCA and/or approved revenue funded project(s), as defined in the approved gated project management lifecycle process and working in accordance with the Single Assurance Framework, as directed by the Head of Business Planning & Performance Reporting
• Manage successful delivery of allocated capital project(s) and/or approved revenue funded project(s) for both internal facing and external parties (eg: LAs, LEPs, Black Country Consortium) in accordance with the requirements of the relevant project documentation
• The provision of timely, accurate and cohesive input to the required internal and external project/programme monitoring processes as appropriate
• Support in determining the strategic direction of the Projects Function as part of the wider Business Planning Process
• Support the development and implementation of a “communities of practice” to embed project management best practice across the organisation

About you

The qualifications and experience requirements set out below are not necessarily required in all cases, but indicate the level of intellect required to perform the duties of the post). As such, we are looking for someone with the following:

• Qualification in a Project Management Methodology (such as APM or Prince 2)
• Proven track record in delivery of projects to time, budget and quality
• Ability to effectively manage/oversee multiple projects prioritising works as appropriate
• Proactive risk management, identifying and mitigating project risks
• Management of project budgets and production of robust cost forecasts
• Production of accurate and cohesive project status reports to satisfy both internal and external reporting requirements
• Production of detailed project plans understanding the principals of work breakdown structures and critical path analysis
• Ability to manage conflict, bringing together opposing viewpoints to arrive at a mutually agreeable solution

About the team

Our Finance & Business Hub provides essential high-quality, responsive, and agile enabling services to the West Midlands Combined Authority and its directorates in areas such as human resources, procurement, commercial investments, assurance and appraisal, financial control and administration, and financial and business planning and performance reporting.  

We are a cohesive team of forward thinking, insightful, innovative and high-performing professionals who, through our consultative and business partnering approach, influence, support and coach managers and senior leaders to help them achieve business objectives. By doing so, we help to ensure sound decisions are made and it is in this capacity that we act as a respected point of contact within the organisation.  

About us

Our role in the West Midlands has never been more important and in these extraordinary times we’ve shown we can step forward, speak up for our region and bring people together. Everything we do is focused on making life better for people in the West Midlands – that’s our reason for being here and it drives every move we make. We lead and support others to deliver our shared future vision for the region – a happier, healthier, better connected place to live and work. 

We fully believe that we are only as great as the people who work for us and are committed to providing a positive, healthy and inclusive working environment where our people feel valued and respected. We are a “Leaders in Diversity” accredited organisation, are in the Inclusive Top 50 Employers List and are one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Women.

Our employees feel they can make a difference and are excited by the growth and the potential to shape the future. As we undergo a period of significant change, our employees are engaging with what is going on and we are encouraging a culture where people feel they can contribute towards improvements.

We’re ambitious, forward thinking and determined to find better ways of working, always leading the way in what we do. We trust and support each other to get the job done, and encourage creativity, originality and curiosity from those who work with us. We’re committed to creating an accessible and diverse workplace, one that nurtures an inclusive environment where our people can be themselves.

If your values align with ours and you’re committed to working towards creating a future we can all be proud of, we want to hear from you.

Additional information

We are designing our organisation of the future and planning a new, flexible approach to the way we use our office space.  This approach will mean most of us working from home some of the time and using our office space to come together to share ideas and learn from each other. We will continue to use digital technology for meetings, collaboration and communications - bringing teams together virtually wherever they’re working, saving time and spending on travel.

We are committed to developing an organisation that is representative of the diverse communities that we serve and welcome applications from all sections of the community. The following groups are currently underrepresented: young people, Black, Asian and ethnic minority groups and women at senior levels.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants who meet the essential job role criteria. We will make reasonable adjustments, in line with the Equality Act, for disabled applicants if these are needed. Wherever possible we will offer flexible working options which assist work-life balance.

We’re dedicated to providing a broad range of rewards and benefits and constantly benchmark our benefits packages to ensure they are attractive for all our people. As well as a competitive salary, employees also receive 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and access to a great pension scheme.

Supporting documents
Project Manager - Job Description