Project Manager

SIA - Transformation – Projects - The SIA is the organisation responsible for the regulation of private security. It is an independent, arm’s length body (ALB) of the Home Office, reporting to the Home Secretary, under the terms of the Private Security Industry Act 2001. The SIA’s purpose, We are currently running an ambitious and exciting Digital Transformation Programme and we are looking for someone who could help us deliver it.
Are you an experienced project manager looking to make a significant impact? Join our team at SIA in Canary Wharf, where you'll oversee projects from start to finish while engaging with key stakeholders. As part of our Transformation Team, you will develop project plans, manage risks, and enhance quality outcomes using tools like Microsoft Project and methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall.
We prioritise teamwork and offer flexible work arrangements to help you succeed and grow. This is your chance to influence the future of our projects while collaborating with a talented team. If you're ready to advance your career and deliver transformative results, we want to hear from you!, The SIA is committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion. Our approach: do more than just our duty. We explain this in more detail in our equality, diversity and inclusion policy. We actively promote equality, take positive action to redress inequality and build a culture that champions diversity and inclusion. By doing this, we will ensure that we build equality, diversity and inclusion into the way we think and work. As an employer, the diversity of our employees enriches us and enables us to better carry out our role as a regulator. We value the skills and qualities each employee brings with them into the organisation. And we improve representation wherever we need to foster a culture of inclusion that our employees lead, own and champion.
If you’d like to know anything before applying such as more on the location, salary, or our recruitment policies etc, please just let us know and we’ll be happy to help. You can contact the recruiter for this role at (Recruitment@sia.gov.uk )
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Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

+ Experience of managing a project, or significant project workstream, through the full lifecycle including proficiency in Microsoft Project with applied experience in supporting, updating and creating project plan(s)
+ Strong stakeholder management skills
+ PRINCE2 Practitioner Qualification and understanding of agile working
+ Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Excel
+ Able to draw information from a wide range of sources and synthesise the information into a coherent output
+ Applied understanding of change control

Alongside your salary of £34,900, Security Industry Authority contributes £10,110 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
+ A welcoming and innovative work environment.
+ Continued support and development opportunities.
+ Access to training for attainment of recognised qualifications.
+ Flexible working arrangements.
+ Annual leave entitlement will be 27.5 days, rising by one additional day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 32.5 days.
+ A variety of discounts including Gymflex,
+ Civil Service Pension Scheme – Employee contribution between 4.60% and 7.35% and Employer contribution between 26.60% and 30.30%, + This vacancy is using SIA Competency Framework and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.