Overview
The Project Manager will lead the replacement of a CAFM system, beginning from the requirements gathering phase to procurement and implementation. This role involves close collaboration with both operational and technical stakeholders to ensure the project is structured and momentum is maintained throughout each delivery stage. The Project Manager will also oversee the coordination of internal teams and external suppliers while managing milestones and project risks.
Responsibilities
- Engage with stakeholders to define requirements and scope for the system replacement.
- Develop a comprehensive business case and achievable delivery plan.
- Manage the procurement process alongside procurement colleagues.
- Coordinate efforts between internal teams and external suppliers during implementation.
- Maintain ownership of project milestones, dependencies, risks, and decisions.
- Manage the relationship and integration between the CAFM and health and safety projects.
Requirements
- Proven experience in delivering CAFM or estates management system projects.
- Track record of managing business systems projects from inception to delivery.
- Ability to work confidently with operational users, IT teams, procurement, and software suppliers.
- Strong project management skills and capability to synthesize competing requirements into coherent plans.
- Understanding of estates and facilities processes to facilitate effective project discussions.
- Experience in the public sector or government environments is preferred.
- Familiarity with implementing health and safety systems is advantageous.