Southend Borough Council
1001-5000 employees
Government Administration
Public Sector
About Southend Borough Council
Southend Borough Council is the local authority responsible for providing a wide range of public services to the residents and businesses of Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England. The council manages services including education, housing, social care, waste management, and local planning. Its mission is to improve the quality of life for the community by delivering efficient, effective, and sustainable public services. As a public sector organization, it plays a key role in local governance, community development, and supporting economic growth within the borough.
3 months ago
IT Project Manager
Southend-On-Sea - Office
Full-time
Mid Level
IT Project Manager
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Description
- The Southend Borough Council is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead and coordinate various IT projects within the organization.
- The role involves planning, executing, and closing projects, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring project objectives are achieved on time and within scope.
- The successful candidate will work closely with technical teams and other departments to deliver innovative technology solutions that support the council's services and strategic goals.
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Requirements
- Proven experience in managing IT projects, preferably within a public sector or local government environment.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies such as PRINCE2 or PMP.
- Experience with IT infrastructure, software development, or digital transformation projects is desirable.
- Relevant project management certification is preferred.
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Benefits
- Competitive salary package
- Generous pension scheme
- Flexible working arrangements
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee assistance program