Overview
The Project Manager will lead AI transformation initiatives, acting as the primary contact for major clients while coordinating technical teams and managing the full project lifecycle within a PRINCE2 Agile framework. This position involves overseeing project budgets, stakeholder engagement, and delivering client communications to ensure project quality and accountability. The Project Manager will also support PMO initiatives and provide consultancy services to gather requirements from stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Act as the primary point of contact with major clients during project delivery.
- Manage all elements of the PRINCE2 Agile project management lifecycle for AI transformation programmes.
- Coordinate technical teams across multiple concurrent workstreams.
- Manage project budgets, resourcing, and stakeholder engagement.
- Provide regular client communications and project status updates, including Highlight reports.
- Ensure project quality through governance reviews and risk management.
- Create and maintain essential project documentation, such as RAID Logs and Change Management Trackers.
- Support the Project Management Office with continuous improvement initiatives.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years experience in a Project Management Office role.
- PRINCE2 Foundation certification is essential (PRINCE2 Practitioner and ITIL Foundation are desirable).
- Strong understanding of PRINCE2 Agile and SCRUM methodologies.
- Experience in implementing software solutions, preferably in local government or the public sector.
- Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams.
- Strong communication and organisational skills for managing stakeholders.
- Experience in risk management and business analytics.
- Ability to resolve conflicts effectively.