Project Manager

Do you have the skills and experience to lead the planning and delivery of change projects within the Society. If so, this opportunity could be what you're looking for! We're looking for an outstanding individual to lead the planning, control and delivery of a strategically important new system implementation. There may also be opportunity to get involved in additional, smaller project delivery during this fixed term contract period. The primary project that this role will manage will be controlled using Prince II methodology. However, the software delivery phase will be delivered by the supplier in sprints using an agile approach. Therefore, the successful candidate will need to work with both approaches. In this role you will:

• Lead project delivery through the whole lifecycle
• Manage the project budget
• Lead the assessment, reporting and control of project risks
• Provide regular and on-demand reporting on project plans, progress, risks and issues
• Work with internal teams and third parties to deliver change efforts, including monitoring of delivery quality
• Run procurement exercises for new or replacement services, Contract: Fixed Term Contract, 12 months
  
  Demonstrable proficiency in project delivery using Prince II, with a Prince II Practitioner qualification (essential)
• Educated to A Level at grades A to C in a relevant subject, or have demonstrable relevant experience gained in a similar role
• Familiarity with agile software delivery methods
• Experience of delivering change efforts which are strategic, technical and complex
• The ability to build professional relationships, lead people across the organisation and influence without authority
• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• A positive attitude and professional demeanour
• Strong organisation skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong skills in relevant IT systems including Microsoft Word, Excel and Project
It would also be advantageous to have experience of:
• Project management in a Financial Services environment
• Managing delivery capabilities in small organisations
  
  Tipton & Coseley Building Society is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are firmly committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace in which all employees are valued, respected, safe, supported, and listened to without judgement or prejudice. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work. Please let us know if you need reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process and we will be happy to assist.
  
  The Society is able to offer hybrid working, following successful completion of an initial probationary period, you would be able to work 2 to 3 days at home each week.
Why join us at the Tipton? Located in the heart of the Black Country, here at the Tipton & Coseley Building Society we've created a working environment where employees can pursue worthwhile and rewarding careers, where creativity and productivity are encouraged, recognised and valued. Our head office is based in the centre of Tipton, with local amenities including a local park and canal suitable for lunch time walks and a local train station connecting to nearby city centres including Wolverhampton and Birmingham. Being a smaller building society, you will have access to all decision makers. Our open and approachable stance means you will cross paths with senior team members daily and your thoughts, recommendations, and ways of thinking differently will be respected and considered. Our benefits include:
• 27 days' annual leave plus public bank holidays
• Staff annual discretionary bonus scheme
• Pension contribution
• Life assurance of 4 x basic salary
• Private Healthcare
• Permanent Health Insurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Access to internal Mental Health First Aiders
• Access to a Wellbeing hub and Employee assistance programme
• Celebration days
• Volunteering opportunities
• Benefit Hub subscription: giving access to a wide range of discounts across many different sectors
• Free parking
• Access may be subject to length of service