Project Manager

Working Hours: 35 Hours per week

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Closing Date: 31 October 2024

Interview Method: In Person (Face to Face)

Exciting Opportunity: Project Manager for Rail Infrastructure Transformation in Manchester

Support Leadership with Vision and Purpose in Our City Centre Growth & Infrastructure Service Team

Where You'll Make an Impact: Manchester, the heart of innovation and growth, where every project shapes the future of our city and the wider North West region.

Are You Our Next Leader?

We are on the lookout for a Project Manager who will not only excels in bringing complex projects to life but does so with empathy, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion. If you're passionate about sustainable urban development and eager to lead and support transformative rail infrastructure projects, this role is for you.

Your Role and Influence:

Visionary Leadership: As a key player in the team managing Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) and Manchester and North West Transformation Programme (MNTP) your foresight and support to strategic planning will guide these initiatives to enrich our communities and beyond.

Empathetic Stakeholder Engagement: Your role involves more than just managing relationships; it's about building genuine connections, understanding diverse perspectives, and working collaboratively towards common goals.

Inspirational Team Player: Possesses attributes of an inspiring team player that fosters warmth and inclusivity, encouraging growth, innovation, and a shared sense of purpose within a team of dedicated professionals.

Excellence in Execution: With a meticulous eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, you'll ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and above expectations, all while fostering a supportive and empowering work environment.

What You Bring to Our Future:

As we embark on a journey to transform Manchester's rail infrastructure, we're seeking more than just a Project Manager. We're looking for a champion of change, and an advocate for diversity and innovation. Here's what makes you the perfect fit for this role:

Empathy and Inclusivity: You understand that true leadership involves listening, understanding, and valuing diverse perspectives. You're committed to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and respected.

Strategic Vision: With an eye on the future, you can lead and support the Council in translating ambitious goals into actionable plans and ensuring delivery. Your ability to see the bigger picture while navigating the execution of complex large-scale projects and or workstreams through collaboration, communication and effective project management.

Resilience and Adaptability: You're no stranger to challenges and understand that resilience is key to overcoming obstacles. Your adaptability allows you to thrive in a dynamic environment, making informed decisions amidst changing circumstance.

Collaborative Spirit: You believe in the power of teamwork and the strength that comes from collaborative efforts. Your style fosters trust, encourages open dialogue, and supports professional growth and innovation.

Commitment to Excellence: Your dedication to delivering projects of the highest quality, on time and within budget, is matched by your commitment to continuous improvement and personal development.

Passion for Community and Sustainability: You share our passion for making a lasting, positive impact on the community and environment. Your work is driven by a desire to contribute to sustainable development and enhance the quality of life in Manchester and the North West.

Professional Expertise: With a solid background in project management, preferably in rail infrastructure or significant urban development, you bring a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success.

Are You Ready to Join Us?

If you see yourself in these descriptions, you could be the catalyst for change we're looking for. Let's work together to shape a brighter, more connected future for Manchester.

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship. 

We’re the local government authority for Manchester, and have teams across the city helping to make this a great place to live for everyone. We’re proud to do local government differently, in a city with an international reputation for diversity, creativity, culture and passion. 

When you join us, you’re joining a team of over 7,000 council staff helping to make our ambition for Manchester a reality. Whatever your role, you’ll be supporting our residents and communities to be the best they can be, and helping to build a Manchester that's fairer for everyone who lives, works, volunteers, studies or plays here. 

To make our ambition a reality, every person we recruit needs to play their its part. It takes a certain type of behaviour, attitude and way of working to get Manchester where it wants to be. Our people and partners have agreed five ‘behaviours’ – the grounding for how we must work together and treat one another:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

A career with us means you can be yourself, thrive, and build the career your talent and ambition deserve.

Creating an inclusive team at Manchester City Council 

At Manchester City Council, we strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve.  We want to further increase the diversity of our workforce, in particular the number of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff and disabled staff at all levels of the Council. This advert is open to all applicants, and we would particularly encourage applications from candidates identifying with one or both of those characteristics.   

If you want to find out more about the role, our ways of working, flexible arrangements or any workplace adjustments, please let us know by emailing [email protected]. If you are invited to interview, we will ask you if you require any adjustments for you to best demonstrate your suitability for the role in the interview process.   

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

Accessibility 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we provide support for employees with physical or mental-health conditions, a disability or neurodiversity. Our workplaces are accessible by design, and we make workplace adjustments including providing aids, adaptations and equipment. These, combined with our flexible working policies such as disability-related leave, enable our employees to perform their role, thrive and be their authentic selves in work. 

When you join us 

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role. 

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