IT Project Manager

IT Project Manager - Pontypridd, South WalesSalary: Starting at £37,200 per annumBasis: Full timePlease note: this position is only available to candidates employed within Transport for Wales. If you are not eligible to apply for this position, your application will not be considered. If you have submitted an application for this role within the last 6 months and were unsuccessful, please do not re-apply as regrettably, your application will not be considered.Equal Opportunities At Transport for Wales we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative. Everyone's different and has their own perspective so we're building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we're determined to be one of Wales' leading inclusive employers. We're creating an inclusive transport network that everyone in Wales can be proud of.Who we are At Transport for Wales, we're on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future, whether that's rail, bus, walking or cycling. We want to inspire a nation to change the way it travels, so that we all travel more sustainably and help to combat the climate emergency we're all facing. We're an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential. We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed. This is key to enabling us to deliver on the promises we've made to the people of Wales to build a sustainable transport network that meets their needs.Role responsibilities The purpose of the IT Project Manager role is to deliver IT and Digital Services related projects to improve the effectiveness of TfW as an organisation and to deliver improvements to the user experience of public transport services in line with Welsh Government transport policy and strategy. • Be responsible for leading and delivering key IT and Digital Services related projects, primarily in the public transportation arena, predominantly rail and bus, taking accountability for the application of robust project lifecycle methodologies (such as MSP, APM or PRINCE 2), implementation of project plans, attainment of key milestones and resource management to ensure these are completed safely to time, cost and quality. • Provide a professional and effective project management service, including project governance, reporting, technical working groups and executive steering groups, in accordance with the required processes and timelines to ensure the projects are aligned to TfW processes and delivered to cost and quality. • Support the delivery of IT and Digital Services project delivery procedures keeping abreast with changes to legislation, working with the supply chain to ensure TfW and its delivery partners are using best practice methodologies. • Manage project teams by collaborating with internal colleagues, external contractors, stakeholders, and supply chain to ensure projects meet desired outcomes in terms of scope, timescales and cost. To be a point of contact for external partners and key stakeholders -esp. members of programme strategy boards and steering groups, industry partners (NR, KA, TfW Infrastructure, other ToCs, Local Authorities, City Regions bodies, Utilities, WG - esp. regional teams).Who we're looking for Previous experience of managing the delivering IT and Digital Services related projects. Have a project management qualification such as MSP, APM or PRINCE2 or similar. Previous experience of managing a budget, including forecasting and monitoring spend. Experience of working and engaging with internal and external stakeholders, as well as transport clients. Ability to manage an IT contract. Welsh Language Skills The ability to speak/write Welsh would make a great addition to your application, but it is not essential for this role. Transport for Wales supports and promotes the use of the Welsh Language by employees and will encourage them to develop, improve and maintain their Welsh Language skills. We fully support our people who want to improve their Welsh language skills, and personal development for Welsh Language skills are offered in a variety of ways such as online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.Next steps Does this role sound like the opportunity you are looking for? Do you want to find out more? See attached Job Description for further details. Transport for Wales is a disability leader. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process or as part of the role if you are successful. This advert will close at midnight on the day of the application closing date stated above. We do encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.**Note that you must hold the permanent right to work in the UK. We are not currently able to provide sponsorship.**