Technology Project Manager

The role

You'll support complex, organisational redesign initiatives and lead multi-disciplinary teams to bring about positive organisational and cultural change as set out in our Digital Strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• As our Technology Project Manager, you'll be responsible for complex, systems and organisational redesign projects that deliver organisational and cultural change.
• Based in the Digital Inclusion & Change team your focus will be on improving mobile and full-fibre connectivity across the borough tackling digital exclusion for residents.
• In this role, you'll work closely with both internal and external suppliers, ensuring that projects are delivered within budget, quality, and scope.
• You'll be responsible for project reporting and the production of all project-related documents, playing a key role in the successful delivery of a range of complex projects.
• You'll be the go-to expert, lending your technical prowess to support departmental projects and transformational change initiatives.
• Create and implement project management systems, controls and procedures in accordance with good practice.
• Be wholly responsible for project budgets, ensuring projects remain within budget.

How will you make an impact as our Technology Project Manager?   

• Enthusiasm for technology and digital connectivity transformation
• A recognised Project Management Qualification or working towards one
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse range teams
• Commitment to delivering high-quality work on time and within budget
• You will thrive on delivering top-notch, exceptional project outcomes.
• You will possess exceptional interpersonal skills, allowing you to build strong relationships with customers, colleagues, and stakeholders alike.
• Strong proficiency with a variety of IT systems and applications.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
• This role offers flexible home working blended with travel into our London Bridge HQ.

Additional salary details

Are you passionate about technology and excited to drive digital transformation? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and aspire to make a real impact in your community? Southwark Council is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Technology Project Manager to join our team!

As our Technology Project Manager, you'll have the opportunity to manage and deliver a ground breaking connectivity transformational project that is making a difference for fifty-five thousand borough residents. You'll support complex, organisational redesign initiatives and lead multi-disciplinary teams to bring about positive organisational and cultural change across the council.

About Southwark Council

Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with many social enterprises and we have a young, diverse, and growing population.

At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities.

Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.

Benefits and more information:

https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/

Salary Range

£51,099 - £58,197

Recruitment timetable

Application Closing Date: 11:59 PM on the 31^st July

Interview Dates: 8^th and 9^th of August 2024

We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.