32661 - Project Manager

Overview

The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) protects people in England and Wales who may not have the mental capacity to make certain decisions for themselves, such as about their health and finance. We are an Executive Agency of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), set up in 2007 following the introduction of the Mental Capacity Act of 2005.

OPG is responsible for registering lasting powers of attorney (LPA) and enduring powers of attorney (EPA) and supervising deputies who are appointed by the Court of Protection.

The role of Project Manager can be based at either of OPG’s offices in Birmingham and Nottingham and occasional travel between sites is a requirement of the role.

OPG is currently going through an extensive period of organisational change. This will be delivered by our transformation programme – “OPG 2025”. The ambitious plan is about changing the way we provide services. It will help us meet the growing needs of our users, partners and our stakeholders. It will make sure our users experience a better level of support. Overall, it will help us to respond to the changing needs of society. This is so we can better support adults at risk and create high-quality services that are accessible and affordable.
Job description

This role provides an exciting opportunity to play a vital part in the delivery of the OPG's transformation activity, leading and implementing significant projects across OPG.

If successful, you will lead / manage the project and the project team on a day-to-day basis. You will be responsible for driving and overseeing the delivery of the project to ensure that the objectives are clearly defined and achieved within the agreed time, cost and quality constraints. As Project Manager, you will play a key role in project governance and working with stakeholders to ensure the agreed project outputs are delivered to enable benefits to be realised.

You will work collaboratively with wider project management colleagues from across the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and the wider civil service to share best practise and role model the skills needed across the organisation.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Delivery – Create and lead the project to deliver the agreed outcomes within time, cost and quality constraints.

• Project Management – Day-to-day management and leadership of the project and the project team. Set project controls. Design the project structure appropriate to stage. Select and apply appropriate delivery methodologies.

• Project initiation and investment – Coordinate development of the Project Initiation & Investment Document (PIID).

• Budget – Track delivery within budget.

• Resources – Schedule / manage resources to deliver the project. You may work independently or with a small team.

• Benefits Realisation – Ensure benefits are identified, understood, measured, tracked and owned. Ensure appropriate Benefits Realisation Strategy is in place and monitor longer-term delivery of benefits against the Business Case.

• Stakeholder Management – Identify key stakeholders and develop effective relationships.

• Risks and Issues – Identify and monitor project risks and issues. Develop mitigating actions and escalate as appropriate.

• Governance – Provide key reports and support effective governance and decision-making.

• Assurance – Support or set appropriate project assurance.

• Change Management – Ensure effective Change Management processes are in place to agree and document changes to deliverables as agreed with stakeholders.

• Guidance and Support – Seek appropriate support, guidance and coaching from the project community. Show commitment to personal development. Promote effective individual and team performance.

• Project Performance and Controls – Build a Project Plan and apply appropriate project principles to deliver stated objectives. Identify and set appropriate Project Controls. Track and report delivery against milestones.

Other responsibilities/duties:

• Potential line management responsibility.

• Provide a flexible approach to support wider team and organisational goals.

• Live OPG’s Values (Purpose, Openness, Humanity, Together).

• Public Guardian Investigation Reports sign-off.

• Work collaboratively with MoJ and wider government.

Essential skills and experience

• Experience of managing projects and working in a project management environment.

• Ability to manage budgets and experience of forecasting and monitoring project expenditure.

• Experience of developing relevant project management reporting to provide assurance to governance boards.

• Experience of developing business cases/Project Initiation documents to secure investment and agreement for change.

• Excellent stakeholder relationship management skills.

• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.

Highly Desirable

• Relevant Project Management qualification.

• Experience of working in a transformational environment.

• Excellent understanding of programme management.

• Experience/understanding of multiple project methodology.

Application process

This recruitment will follow the Success Profiles process. You are invited to complete a Personal Statement (of up to 750 words) and a CV section. Your Personal Statement and CV will be considered by the selection panel against the Essential Experience and Skills required for this role as set out above and in the accompanying Candidate Information Pack.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a panel interview at our Birmingham Office. You will be asked to prepare a short presentation for the interview (further information will be shared with shortlisted candidates) and you will be asked questions to further assess your experience against the Essential Experience and Skills and your Strengths using the Success Profiles Civil Service Strengths Dictionary.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.