ICT Project Manager
15 days ago
Leeds
ICT Project Manager £44,111 per annum (pay award pending) - Grade 8 Leeds / Hybrid Full time / Permanent - 37 hours per week Closing date – 1 February at 23:55 Please note that the Combined Authority will consider requests for part-time working and/or job share. We currently have a vacancy for an ICT Project Manager to join our Data Programme team as part of the wider Bus Reform Programme. As ICT Project Manager, you will collaborate with a network of internal and external stakeholders. This includes business analysts, technical partner specialists, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Workstream Leads across all delivery areas, and other Project Managers. You will play a central role in coordinating these groups to ensure alignment, drive progress, and support the successful delivery of project outcomes. This is a broad and varied opportunity for an experienced ICT Project Manager to play a central role across multiple high-profile workstreams, each focused on delivering the digital products and systems essential to the successful implementation of bus franchising. This once in a generation, multi million pound programme will reshape how bus services operate across the whole of West Yorkshire, creating a more integrated, reliable and passenger-focused network. As the project progresses, it is expected to attract significant regional investment, giving our new ICT Project Manager the chance to contribute to one of the most ambitious transport reforms in the region whilst also benefiting from substantial opportunities for professional growth. The Bus Reform programme is a flagship priority for the Mayor of West Yorkshire, bringing with it high visibility, strong political backing and a unique platform to influence a landmark regional initiative. This is not only a major project to deliver - it’s a rare chance to help shape the future of public transport for an entire region. Our Offer · Work your way – From flexible and agile working options, including a generous flexi-time scheme to help you balance your personal life and career. · Time to recharge – Enjoy 28 days of annual leave (with increases based on length of service), plus all Bank Holidays. · Free greener travel across West Yorkshire – Cover your commute sustainably with unlimited free bus and rail travel using the MCard (Zones 1–5). · Secure your future – Benefit from a highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme. · Investing in you – Take advantage of fully funded professional development, regular training, and up to 3 paid volunteering days per year. · Grow with us – Incremental salary progression for most roles and annual cost of living increases. · Family first – We offer enhanced parental and bereavement leave, plus other family-friendly policies to support you when it matters most. · Your wellbeing, our priority – Access 24/7 free confidential counselling services and the Headspace app for you and up to 5 family or friends. · Modern workspace in a prime location – Work in bright, contemporary offices just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station, fully equipped with the latest tech. The Role Reporting into the Data Programme Lead, your key responsibilities will include: · Lead the planning and delivery of medium/high profile IT projects which form part of a wider business transformation programme for the organisation, including ERP implementation, Azure migration, data platform implementation, CRM development, ICT procurements, service management and digitising services. · Develop detailed ICT systems requirement specifications and Business cases to achieve key business outcomes and meet user needs. · Ensure that project management procedures are followed in accordance with the Assurance Framework and that reports are planned and prepared for the relevant governance and committee meetings in a timely manner. Please review the Role Profile for more information about the responsibilities. About You You will have the following key skills, attributes, education and experience: · Educated to a degree level or have equivalent practical experience of working in a similar role. · Experience of prioritising, planning, and organising workloads to manage expectations and deadlines. · Supporting the delivery of projects to time, scope and budget in a fast-paced business change environment. · Proven experience of confidently and professionally conveying information both written and oral in a clear, concise and persuasive style. · Fosters good working relations across the organisation, building effective stakeholder relationships. To Apply If this sounds like your next role, please complete the application form on our website and tell us within the supporting statement why you would be a great fit for our role and how your skills, knowledge and experience align with the requirements within the Role Profile. Please visit our Advice for Candidates webpage and review the guidance on this page for support in completing your application form. Further Information The Combined Authority is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro divergent. To find out more about inclusivity at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority please visit our dedicated webpage. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, applicants with a disability are guaranteed an interview, subject to the minimum criteria being met. Please note that whilst it is our policy to recruit at SP1 for all appointments, which is the salary stated above, each role includes career salary progression, with incremental increases applicable in most cases on an annual basis