Project Manager
Location: Belfast

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm)

Salary range: £24.45 per hour

Contract: Temporary

About the Role:

On behalf of our client, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, MPA Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Manager .

Business Services Organisation Information Technology Services (BSO ITS) operate on the front line of health care providing a range of services for Health and Social Care across Northern Ireland.  This support ranges from day-to-day maintenance to the design and implementation of major systems.  The organisation is a dynamic one constantly looking for innovative ways of exploiting new and existing technologies to improve the delivery of regional healthcare services across Northern Ireland. Information technology plays a central role in the safe and effective delivery of health and social care in Northern Ireland.  

KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES  

• The Project Manager will take responsibility for the management and delivery of small to medium-sized ICT projects across HSCNI. They will deliver ICT projects to time and budget in line with approved standards.
• The Project Manager will work with key stakeholders for each project delivered. They will facilitate transformation and change in relevant service areas.
• Lead and deliver small to medium sized ICT projects to time and budget as directed and advised.
• Work collaboratively with all stakeholders to develop business cases; Manage projects through the required formal approval stages such business case approvals.
• Develop plans and strategies for delivery of projects. Produce documentation and reports in line with BSO and HSC Standards and Practices as appropriate.
• Report project progress through Highlight Reports, Stage and Exception Plans as required.
• Collaborate effectively with vendors/third party suppliers in the procurement, implementation and transition of small to medium sized ICT Systems, Solutions and Services.
• Follow agreed procedures and specialist advice, such as legal or procurement services, as required to effectively deliver a project.
• Maintain Project Risks and Issue Logs.
• Liaise with Programme Managers and related projects to ensure that project deliverables are coordinated and duplication is avoided where possible

What We’re Looking For:

A university degree or professional qualification and have worked for at least 3 years’ experience in a project management role within a major organisation; OR

Have worked for at least 4 years in a project management role within a major Organisation.

• • Have experience of leading ICT supported projects with a budget of over £50,000.

• • Have previous experience utilising a project methodology (e.g. PRINCE 2, other similar methodology).

• • Have at least 2 years’ experience managing teams

• • Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving, but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Organisation which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post

• • Demonstrate evidence of personally managing and leading change within an organisation.

• • Have worked with a range of stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes. 

• • Have excellent communication skills to meet the needs of the post in full. 

• • Demonstrate high level organisational skills with the ability to work to demanding and competing timescales in the implementation, delivery and support of a complex service and customer management environment.

• • Strong competency in using desktop IT Microsoft Office suite of programmes, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, for analysis, presentation of data and creating reports.

What we can offer you:

• Weekly pay
• Holiday pay
• 24/7 support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to similar and future opportunities
• Ongoing placement support and continuity of work opportunities

Why Apply:

This is a unique opportunity to join the Northern Ireland Housing Executive in a key procurement role that directly contributes to the delivery of high-quality housing and community improvements across Northern Ireland. You will be part of a professional team driving value for money, compliance, and long-term housing improvements.