Project Manager

Deliver transformation that matters. Shape the future of services across Rochdale.

We’re looking for a Project Manager to join our Transformation & Change PMO - someone who thrives on facing challenges and who can inspire teams and work with stakeholders to deliver lasting change.

This is your chance to deliver projects that impact residents, modernise services and help support the delivery of the council’s transformation agenda. You’ll be more than a Project Manager - you’ll be a delivery partner, a champion and catalyst for change.

What you'll be doing

• Deliver transformation and digital projects across the organisation

• Build strong partnerships with colleagues across the organisation

• Ensure efficient and effective project delivery and clear communication across all projects

• Champion excellence and continuous improvement

Who we're looking for

We’re looking for an experienced proactive and dynamic Project Manager - someone who brings experience of delivering projects in a public sector environment. You'll understand the complexities and challenges a Project Manager faces in delivering change in preferably a local government setting.

Integrity and a passion for delivering lasting change are important, you will be comfortable building relationships and communicating effectively with stakeholders from front line and operational staff to senior leaders and residents.

The successful post holder must be able to work flexibly and on occasions work out-of-hours with reasonable notice, as per the needs of the service.

Why join us?

This is a great opportunity to influence how transformation is designed, delivered and measured at Rochdale Council. You’ll join a supportive and hard-working PMO that champions continuous improvement and is focussed on delivering real lasting change at the council. We are passionate about the difference we make, proud of our making a difference in our borough and pioneering in our approach to working with colleagues to implement change - values that you will bring to life through your work.

We work in a hybrid way with the team in the office (Number One Riverside) 3 days a week. The PMO team work closely with colleagues across the business and at all levels so you will have opportunities to connect with lots of colleagues across different sites. Our team have a wealth of experience from a number of industries, public and private sector and across different disciplines (Programme and Project Management and Business Analysis) and have in-depth knowledge of the organisation, structures and processes.

To apply please upload your CV together with a supporting statement that provides evidence of how you meet the essential requirements of the person specification.

Please include reference to your qualifications that are specified on the person specification within your CV/supporting statement.

Please ensure you anonymise your CV and supporting statement.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Stacey O’Connor, Head of PMO - stacey.oconnor@rochdale.gov.uk

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.