Project Manager - ALEO Programme

Overview

Are you passionate about driving transformation and managing change? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and have experience working in partnership to manage large scale projects, build key relationships, and drive business improvement?

If so, Perth and Kinross Council is seeking an experienced Transformation & Change Project Manager to lead, direct, and support the development of multiple workstreams across the Council’s Arms’ Length External Organisations (ALEOs).

Job Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans in collaboration with all relevant organisations, ensuring the effective allocation of resources across multiple projects.
• Work with partners to design new models of cooperation and operation, acting as the primary point of contact for the ALEO project working group.
• Manage expectations, align project goals, and identify project risks with mitigation strategies.
• Develop strategies and monitoring procedures for embedding Transformation & Change projects.
• Engage with stakeholders and facilitate engagement workshops.

Working Arrangements

For purposes of connection and collaboration with colleagues and the community Perth and Kinross Council serve, Perth and Kinross Council's full-time employees work on site for a minimum of 2 days per week, with arrangements for part-time employees being agreed to ensure equivalent benefit.

The Individual

To join Perth and Kinross Council in this role, Perth and Kinross Council would expect you to possess:

• An appropriate degree or professional qualification and/or relevant experience in project management or transformation and change roles at a corporate/strategic level.
• Working knowledge of ALEOs/Council’s strategic planning and performance reporting.
• Experience with partnership service level agreements and budgetary implications – preferably with a good understanding of charity/ALEO governance and tax rules.

What Perth and Kinross Council Offer

A healthy work-life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council, and Perth and Kinross Council provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve this. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

Inclusivity and Diversity

Perth and Kinross Council is committed to being a more inclusive employer. Perth and Kinross Council encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, and particularly welcome applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists.

Benefits

As a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme, Perth and Kinross Council will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.