Strategic Project Supervisor

4 weeks ago

Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Maximus UK Full time

Overview

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Maximus UK is a prominent global entity dedicated to delivering health and employment services to millions annually. With a workforce of approximately 5,000 across the UK, we provide services that significantly enhance the lives of individuals. Our work spans from assessments and health services to employability initiatives and specialized support, ensuring we make a meaningful difference alongside dedicated professionals.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Project Manager (Level 2) is tasked with spearheading and managing organization-wide and cross-departmental projects, driving business transformation and change across various scales and complexities. This role demands a blend of technical acumen, leadership prowess, and commercial insight to ensure the realization of strategic objectives and deliver tangible benefits to stakeholder teams and Maximus UK.

Individuals in this position will oversee and coordinate designated projects, facilitating change and transformation across the UK and divisional levels. This includes leading diverse project types and ensuring project assurance and governance throughout the delivery portfolio.

The Senior Project Manager will handle projects characterized by higher complexity and significance, determined by risk assessment, strategic relevance, investment requirements, and the impact of change. This role typically involves larger projects, necessitating extensive experience in comprehensive project delivery and skills honed within a structured PMO environment.

Project Management Responsibilities

  • Oversees projects of varying scales, from large, intricate initiatives involving multiple internal and external stakeholders to smaller tactical projects.
  • Ensures projects are well-defined with appropriate governance to meet business requirements, adhering to a clearly articulated scope, agreed deliverables, project budgets, and measurable business benefits.
  • Facilitates the definition, planning, orchestration, and execution of approved strategic initiatives.
  • Manages one or more initiatives encompassing business, operational, and IT deliverables.
  • Directly oversees all phases of the project lifecycle, collaborating with matrix partners to ensure comprehensive project oversight.
  • Manages project scope to ensure commitments are fulfilled within established time, cost, and quality parameters.
  • Validates financial forecasts and continuously reconciles project budgets, including resources and associated costs.
  • Engages stakeholders to develop communication strategies, identify training needs, and support teams in operational readiness.

Project Assurance & Governance

  • Acts as a subject matter expert in project management, routinely briefing key stakeholders on various aspects of assigned initiatives.
  • Develops project briefs, plans, resource/stakeholder plans, project controls, and related management products for project approval and delivery.
  • Defines and monitors project milestones while managing the project team and reporting on overall progress against the plan.
  • Produces regular project status reports for stakeholder review.
  • Schedules and facilitates project meetings to ensure clear communication regarding project status.
  • Provides assurance and governance support for other projects within the leadership team's portfolio and the UK PMO Portfolio.
  • Represents assigned projects in various governance, leadership, management, and PMO forums.

Leadership Team & Portfolio Management Support

  • Collaborates with senior members of the UK PMO to enhance collaboration and practices, engaging leadership teams and business leads across Maximus UK to provide support and governance for project planning and execution.

Coaching & Professional Development

  • Actively participates in training initiatives, leveraging skills to enhance project management capabilities in oneself and others.
  • Identifies and promotes learning opportunities for colleagues to practice acquired skills and techniques.
  • Stays updated with methodologies, standards, and tools essential for personal managerial, technical, and professional growth.

Compensation

£45,000 - £55,000

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

  • Proficient in technical project management tools and methodologies, with a minimum of 3-4 years of project management experience.
  • Familiarity with both Traditional and Agile project delivery methodologies, with practical experience in managing projects using these approaches.
  • Understanding of how various delivery methods integrate into the project lifecycle, planning projects, and selecting suitable delivery methods.
  • Able to apply recognized project processes, tools, and techniques to manage operational and business readiness for desired outcomes.
  • PRINCE2 accredited or equivalent experience, with familiarity in working within the PRINCE2 framework.
  • Experience working within a PMO and leading a diverse range of projects in terms of size, scale, and complexity.
  • Strong IT/PC skills.

Individual Competencies

  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement and management skills, capable of establishing effective working relationships with project sponsors and team members.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to convey information clearly and precisely at all levels.
  • Ability to mobilize and inspire teams, navigate conflicts, deliver challenging messages gracefully, and provide clarity amidst ambiguity.
  • Adaptable team player, comfortable working under pressure.
  • Proficient in navigating and operating effectively across diverse organizational structures.
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
  • Strong facilitation, negotiation, and influencing skills.
  • Sound business and technical insight.
  • Capable of evaluating and nurturing project management talent in others.

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

Maximus is dedicated to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We recognize the significant impact of inclusion on personal wellbeing and strive to ensure that all job applicants are treated fairly, regardless of personal characteristics. Job advertisements will provide clear and accurate information to help potential applicants assess their suitability for the role.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to the recruitment, retention, and career development of individuals with disabilities and long-term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme guarantees an interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum job requirements. During the application process, candidates will have the opportunity to indicate if they wish to apply under this scheme, ensuring that those who meet the essential criteria are invited for an interview. Any Guaranteed Interview applications will be shared only with the hiring manager and local resourcing team, and reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants who request them during the recruitment process.

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