Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for a IS Project Manager to work within the Merseyside Police Force

Location: Force HQ, Liverpool
Contract Type: Temporary
Hourly Rate: £24.72 per hour
End Date: 30th August 2027
Working Pattern: Full Time, 36.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

About the Role:
Our client, a prominent organisation in the public sector, is seeking an experienced IS Project Manager to lead the successful implementation of Information Systems (IS) projects. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in transforming services through effective project management while ensuring adherence to specifications, timelines, and budgets.

Key Responsibilities:
As the IS Project Manager, you will:

• Confirm business requirements and proposed solutions with system owners, ensuring project viability and efficiency before commencement.
• Select appropriate IT systems, services, and suppliers to meet project requirements.
• Identify necessary tasks and activities for project implementation, estimating required resources and budgets.
• Produce and agree on detailed implementation plans with stakeholders, including system owners and ICT department sections.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers for equipment and services.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of IT staff and external suppliers to ensure timely and budget-compliant project delivery.
• Maintain regular communication with potential users and owners to report progress and verify that evolving projects continue to meet their needs.
• Report progress and highlight issues to the ICT Projects Manager, proactively managing risks and changes in project scope.
• Plan and oversee testing and acceptance of new systems, ensuring compliance with agreed specifications.
• Facilitate the smooth handover of completed projects to the ICT Services team.

What Our Client Is Looking For:
The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree or equivalent education level, with a completed training course in ICT project management.
• Proven experience in implementing IT systems or similar projects within large and complex organisations.
• Familiarity with various project management methodologies, applied successfully across multiple projects.
• A broad knowledge of different IT systems to assess proposed solutions and understand their impacts.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with users and persuade them of project viability.
• Strong management capabilities to motivate and coordinate project teams and external suppliers.
• Attention to detail to monitor ongoing project status effectively.

Working Environment:
This role requires collaboration across various groups, departments, and external suppliers, demanding a diplomatic yet authoritative approach. The IS Project Manager will engage with middle and senior management to ensure resource allocation aligns with project needs.

Why Join This Project?

Play a critical role in enhancing public sector services.
Engage in diverse projects that make a tangible difference.
Work within a supportive team environment that values your contributions.

If you are a driven project manager with a passion for delivering results in the public sector, this role is for you! Embrace the opportunity to make a real impact while furthering your career in a dynamic environment.

Apply Now!
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity. Submit your application today and become a vital part of our client's transformative initiatives in Everton, Liverpool!

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