project manager Edinburgh, Scotland
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The eCommerce function in the Procurement Development and Construction Reform Division is leading a project to deliver a Procurement Management Information Platform drawing together data from multiple existing e-commerce systems.
The solution takes source data from existing systems into a data store before carrying out a transformation process to link the information together and enhancing it using data from trusted 3rd party suppliers. The data will be moved to a transformed data store/warehouse before being made available via a number of options such as BI tools, dashboards and static reports.
The solution is provided by a 3rd party supplier who is working closely with existing service providers as well as the Scottish Government.
The role is that of Project Manager who will lead on delivering the MI Platform project from development through to implementation both on time and within budget, managing input from end-users, technical experts and data analysts. The role sits within the Procurement Management Information Branch and will require the post holder to have a good working knowledge of the existing eCommerce systems in order to support the development of the new all-encompassing Management Information platform.
As Project Manager you will be responsible for managing the MI Reporting Platform tender project, planning and co-ordinating tasks, balancing priorities, providing leadership, tracking progress and managing risks.
Job description
- successfully lead a team to deliver the project on time, within budget and to the expected outcomes
- build and maintain strong relationships across stakeholder base
- utilise a variety of project management methodologies, tools and techniques to ensure progress is tracked, tasks are co-ordinated, risks identified and project is delivered to the expected outcome
- apply knowledge and skills to successfully motivate the team and create a positive working environment.
- manage stakeholder expectations, mediate difficult discussions, resolve problems and implement solutions.
Person specification
1. Proven Project Management experience linked with interpersonal and relationship management skills, evidencing clear communication and engagement with senior stakeholders across a range of organisations and/or functions.
2. Strong evidence of building and leading teams, working with minimal supervision and to a tight deadline on delivering a critical project to the public sector.
3. Strong communication and engagement skills and the ability to work with senior stakeholders delivering their expectations.
4. Experience of strong analytical skills and the ability to identify new processes and ways of working using continuous improvement.
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- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
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This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
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