Supporting the project team to ensure project planning and implementation is delivered
Coordinating and leading on all aspects of boards associated with the projects
Be responsible for a high standard of work, planning, executing and finalising projects according to strict deadlines, quality standards and in a cost-effective manner, within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan
Managing project development from beginning to end, maintaining the project initiation document and associated plans with regular team meetings to monitor progress and resources
Supporting the team in the delivery of project plans, allocating tasks as appropriate, identifying risks, issues and dependencies, considering best practice and current options and ultimately making decisions in the best interest of the project
Undertaking task management responsibility for relevant staff on individual workstreams as agreed with the Deputy Director
Conducting project evaluations and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements
Supporting the development of content and respond to immediate service specific queries from internal and external stakeholders
Support and advise on procurement and business intelligence requirements to ensure GCS is fulfilling its legal duties
Provide helpful, ad hoc help and support when requested by colleagues, providing contemporary service delivery/clinical advice, using initiative to give relevant information or sign-posting
Communicate effectively and build relationships with colleagues across the directorate, the organisation and key external stakeholder organisations
Support the preparation of communications such as reports, briefings, guidance and presentations
Person specification
Experience / Ability
Previous formal project management experience in a program is essential - ideally at least 2 years of experience in this environment
Coordination, organisation, and prioritisation
Analytical thinker, who enjoys problem-solving
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to juggle and engage across a wide range of issues
Resilience and commitment to a high standard of delivery in high-pressure environments