Project Manager - Bus Reform

• Ensure that full evaluations are undertaken as part of the post project review
• Build strong collaborative relationships with strategic partners, delivery partners and key stakeholders
• Provide technical expertise, knowledge and application of best practice
• Present proposals and negotiate with stakeholders to develop and agree projects briefs
• Develop, implement and maintain robust project processes and systems
• Create and coordinate risk registers for projects/programmes
• Review project performance/data
• Undertake scheme documentation management, including development of file structures, version control and archiving
• Ensure cost forecasts and accounting protocols are in place

• Experience of working as a Project Manager and working within a team of Project Managers, on a range of varying sized projects
• Experience of building relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Experience of people management skills in a project environment
• Experience of devising and implementing stakeholder management strategies, including negotiating with key stakeholders
• Track record of delivering complex and significant projects and programmes to time, cost and standard
• Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use project management software
• Ability to compile clear and concise technical and non-technical reports
• Project Management Qualification or commitment to commencing relevant course

Experience in transport or infrastructure environments

• Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK)
• Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme where you can build an additional pot of money alongside your pension with contributions exempt from Income Tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs)
• 28 days paid annual leave (with an option to purchase more) + Statutory days
• EV car benefit scheme
• Healthcare plans
• Discounted gym membership, will writing, and mortgage advice
• An option to buy a bicycle, including e-bikes and adapted pedal cycles, at a discounted rate
• 3 days of paid leave each year to volunteer
• Interest-free financing through SmartTech to buy the latest technology
• Discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more. You can now also obtain a Costco membership through the WMCA
• Boundless unlocks unlimited entry to top-rated UK attractions and loads of extra benefits and discounts
• Eye Care Scheme, offering a free eye test and a financial contribution towards your glasses