Project Manager

Overview

Are you passionate about driving transformation and managing change? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and have experience working in partnership to manage large scale projects, build key relationships, and drive business improvement? If so, Perth & Kinross Council is seeking an experienced Transformation & Change Project Manager to lead, direct, and support the development of multiple workstreams across the Council’s Arms’ Length External Organisations (ALEOs).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans in collaboration with all relevant organisations, ensuring the allocation of resources effectively across multiple projects.
• Work with partners to design new models of cooperation and operation, acting as the primary point of contact for the ALEO project working group.
• Manage expectations, align project goals, and identify project risks with mitigation strategies.
• Develop strategies and monitoring procedures for embedding Transformation & Change projects.
• Engage with stakeholders and facilitate engagement workshops.

Working Arrangements

For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and with the community Perth & Kinross Council serve, Perth & Kinross Council's full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week, with arrangements for part-time employees being agreed to ensure they benefit to an equivalent degree.

The Individual

To join Perth & Kinross Council in this role, Perth & Kinross Council would expect you to possess:

• An appropriate degree or professional qualification and/or relevant experience in project management or transformation and change roles at a corporate/strategic level.
• Working knowledge of ALEOs/Council’s strategic planning and performance reporting.
• Experience with partnership service level agreements, budgetary implications – preferably with a good understanding of charity/ALEO governance and tax rules.

Benefits

• Work from home options available.
• Access to training and support for continued professional development.
• Flexible working arrangements to help achieve a healthy work-life balance.

A healthy work-life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council, and Perth & Kinross Council provide supportive management to help you achieve this.