Summary: The Project Manager - Business Change role involves leading technology-driven transformation projects for the UK's largest producer of zero carbon energy. The position requires a focus on business change, ensuring the integration of new systems and processes while managing stakeholder engagement and project delivery. The contract is for an initial duration of six months with a hybrid working arrangement near Durham. The role is classified as inside IR35 and offers a daily rate of £550.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute, and deliver Business Improvement projects that drive significant business change, ensuring timely, scoped, and budget-compliant delivery.
• Engage with stakeholders across all levels to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements.
• Develop detailed project plans, resource allocation, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies.
• Lead cross-functional project teams, including IT, business units, and third-party vendors.
• Monitor project progress, manage changes, and provide regular updates to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure effective change management practices are in place, including communication plans, training, and user adoption strategies.
• Identify and manage project risks and issues, providing solutions and escalations as necessary.
• Deliver post-implementation support and conduct project reviews to capture lessons learned.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager with a focus on business change and transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile, PMI).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in leading change management processes, including user adoption and training strategies.
• Ability to analyse complex business problems and propose effective IT solutions.
• Competence in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Trello).

Salary (Rate): 550

City: Durham

Country: England

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other