Project Manager - Supplier Spend
Project Manager - Supplier Spend
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Job Description
- Suffolk County Council Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX Hybrid
- 46670 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- 37 hours per week Flexible working options available
- Permanent.
This advert is open to current redeployment Suffolk County Council staff only
Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at Suffolk County Council (SCC). Were looking for a creative and driven Project Manager to help us reimagine public services for the 21st century. If youre passionate about finding new solutions to complex challenges and making a real difference in peoples lives we want to hear from you. Join us and be part of reimagining the future of Suffolk.
Your role and responsibilities
You will maintain oversight of the Supplier Spend project part of Suffolk County Councils Fit for the Future Programme. Fit for the Future is a wide ranging programme and this specific projects aim is to develop and deliver anew way of working in the key areas of Strategic Commissioning and Commercialism.
As Project Manager you will have to maintain an overview of the project to design lead and maintain project plans and ensure that project timelines are adhered to and support the project team and partners in regaining momentum if they face any delays.
We will need you to deliver strong project governance and reporting acting as a link between the Project Sponsors the project delivery team and the wider organisation.
You will need to share progress and barriers to progress with the Project Board SCC management SCC communications team and the relevant Senior Responsible Officer and County Councillors. You will need to do this in simple terms and ensure key messages are always understood.
We will need you to proactively identify where to put your effort and time getting more involved to help projects to help work that gets stuck. We will need you to recognise when you need to lead and encourage and when to roll your sleeves up and give some direct capacity to the service. When things get really stuck we do expect you to escalate concerns to one of the project sponsors.
A key part of the role will be for you to establish and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders including County Council services Service Heads Assistant Directors and Directors. Facilitate regular communication and ensure their needs and expectations are met.
You will expected to recognise when there are opportunities to implement process improvements and to recognise what the levers for change are to help implement what that new process might be.
You will need
- Youll need to have welldeveloped project management skills ideally able to evidence significant project management experience in a complex project reporting to a range of stakeholders who are interested in different aspects of the project.
- Well need you to have highly developed skills to communicate concisely and with clarity both orally visually and in written form. Part of this means that you will be able to demonstrate an ability to efficiently bring information together and interpret it to understand complex issues.
- There will be times where you will have lots of information some complex and we will need you to analyse this and make sense of it so you can help others make sense of it whilst managing demanding deadlines.
- We use Microsoft Office Suite of products so you will need to be familiar with these in particular Excel Word Outlook and Teams.
You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (docx).If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
- The Corporate Services Procurement team is a small team with professional and passionate individuals that provide support to the wider organisation relating to how we buy goods and services.
- The role is based in the Procurement team but the role is organisational wide and you will get to work with the wider project management team that is focussed on the transformation of SCC services.
- The team and the project are looking for individuals that are wanting to help change the way we work and have a focus on continuous improvement.
- Whilst the team are not a front line service we work hard to recognise the impact that we can have in supporting other services to deliver what is needed. The work of the team is crucial to ensure Suffolk County Council are legally compliant but also innovate and commercial in getting value for money with every penny we spend.
- The team work in the office on a Tuesday and a Thursday but as this role has a wider application we do expect the position to flex around days in the office and days at home.
Empowering Everyone
Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in our Workforce Equality Report (suffolk).
For more information
Please contact Matthew West (he/him)for a casual conversation. You can reach him by calling 0 or emailing .
How to apply
Step 1 Read the Job and Person Profile (docx).
Step 2 Click Apply Now to start your online application.
Step 3 Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template.
- Can you describe a project you managed from start to finish What were the objectives and how did you ensure they were met
- How do you prioritise tasks and manage time effectively when overseeing multiple projects
- How do you ensure robust project governance and reporting throughout the project lifecycle
- How do you communicate concisely and with clarity both orally and in written form to various stakeholders
Please note:Without a supporting statement your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailingor calling0.If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date:11.30pm 15 April 2025.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LIHybrid
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
