Lead Project Coordinator

3 weeks ago

Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom Maximus UK Full time

Overview

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Maximus UK is a prominent organization dedicated to delivering health and employment services that positively impact millions annually. With a workforce of approximately 5,000 across the UK, we are committed to making a difference through various services, including assessments, health initiatives, and specialized support programs.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Project Manager (Level 2) is tasked with spearheading the execution of organization-wide and cross-departmental projects, encompassing business transformation and change initiatives of diverse scales and complexities. This role requires a blend of technical acumen, leadership skills, and commercial insight to drive the delivery of value and align with the strategic goals of stakeholder teams and Maximus UK.

Individuals in this position will oversee and coordinate assigned projects, facilitating change and transformation efforts across the UK and its divisions. This includes leading various project types and ensuring robust project assurance and governance throughout the delivery portfolio.

The Senior Project Manager will be entrusted with projects characterized by higher complexity and significance, as determined by factors such as risk assessment, strategic relevance, investment magnitude, and change impact. This role necessitates extensive experience in comprehensive project delivery and familiarity with established PMO frameworks.

Project Management Duties

  • Oversees projects of varying sizes, from large-scale, intricate initiatives involving multiple internal and external stakeholders to smaller tactical projects.
  • Ensures that all projects are well-defined with appropriate governance to meet business needs, adhering to clearly articulated scopes, agreed deliverables, project budgets, and measurable business benefits.
  • Supports the planning, orchestration, and execution of approved strategic initiatives.
  • Manages one or more initiatives encompassing business, operational, and IT deliverables.
  • Directly oversees all aspects of the project lifecycle, collaborating with matrix partners to ensure comprehensive project oversight.
  • Monitors project scope to guarantee commitments are fulfilled within agreed timelines, costs, and quality standards.
  • Validates financial forecasts and maintains ongoing reconciliation of project budgets, including resources and related costs.
  • Facilitates stakeholder engagement and collaboration to develop communication strategies, identify training needs, and assist teams in operational readiness.

Project Assurance & Governance

  • Acts as a subject matter expert in project management, regularly briefing key stakeholders on various aspects of assigned initiatives.
  • Develops project briefs, plans, resource/stakeholder strategies, 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.
  • Generates regular project status reports for stakeholder review.
  • Schedules and facilitates project meetings, including project team gatherings, steering group sessions, and workshops, 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 & Portfolio Management Support

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

Coaching & 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 necessary for personal managerial, technical, and professional growth.

Contract Type

12-month Fixed Term Contract

Salary Range

£45,000 - £55,000

Preferred 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 and delivering projects using both approaches.
  • Understanding of the integration of various delivery methods within the project lifecycle, including project planning and selecting appropriate delivery methods.
  • Able to apply recognized project processes, tools, and techniques to manage operational and business readiness to achieve desired outcomes.
  • PRINCE2 accredited or equivalent experience, with experience working within the PRINCE2 framework and pursuing Foundation accreditation.
  • Experience working within a PMO and leading diverse projects of varying sizes and complexities, demonstrating recognized working practices.
  • Strong IT and PC skills.

Core Competencies

  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement and management skills, capable of establishing effective working relationships with project sponsors and team members.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to convey information clearly and precisely at all levels.
  • Ability to mobilize and inspire teams, providing direction, resolving conflicts, and delivering challenging messages with professionalism.
  • Adaptable team player, able to perform well under pressure.
  • Skilled in navigating and operating effectively across various organizational structures.
  • Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
  • Effective facilitation, negotiation, and influencing skills.
  • Sound business and technical insight.
  • Aptitude for 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 importance of inclusion for personal wellbeing and strive to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly, regardless of personal characteristics. Job advertisements will provide clear and accurate information to help potential candidates 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. Our 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 the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If eligible, they will be invited for an interview. This application will be shared only with the hiring manager and local resourcing team. Maximus will consider reasonable adjustments for applicants who request them during the recruitment process.

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