JOB DESCRIPTION
About the role The Guinness Partnership is recruiting a Project Manager to join the Project Delivery Team on an 18-month fixed term contract. This is a full time, 35 hours per week role based at our Oldham office. We offer hybrid working, blending office days with working from home.
The purpose of this role is to plan, lead and deliver multiple technical or business change projects in line with customer and business requirements.
What we are looking for We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering successful people, process and technology projects. You will be skilled in stakeholder engagement with the ability to apply the most appropriate project methodology to achieve results. Strong communication, commercial awareness and proficiency in Microsoft 365, MS Project and collaboration tools such as DevOps, SharePoint, MS Teams and Asana are essential.
You will be able to demonstrate these essential skills: Proven track record of delivering projects in a range of disciplines including people, processes and technology. Excellent stakeholder management skills. Experienced in matrix management of delivery teams. Commercial awareness and experience of contracting and managing third parties. Experienced in the application of multiple project methodologies and able to determine appropriate use of a methodology. Excellent oral and written communications including presentations. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, including MS Project for Planning, Tracking and Reporting. Proficient in use of delivery and collaboration tools (i.e. DevOps, SharePoint. MS Teams, Asana). Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours.
Desirable skills: Experience of cloud adoption projects. Experience of ITIL Principles & processes. Housing sector industry experience.
Essential qualifications: Professional qualification in Project Management PRINCE2, APM or similar. Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience.
If you're interested in joining us and would like to apply for this role, please review the role profile to view all of the key responsibilities and to ensure you meet the essential criteria.
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Benefits Holidays:
We offer 25 – 27 days holiday a year, plus bank holidays. We will also give you the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days. You will also receive additional holiday in line with your length of service (1 extra day per 5 years' service, capped at 4 days). Competitive Pension Scheme:
We will help you save for your retirement through our workplace pension scheme. Guinness match your contribution up to 9%. To help you get the most out of your pension contributions, we operate a salary sacrifice arrangement that means you will pay less National Insurance contributions. Benefits Portal:
We have a lifestyle benefits scheme, pulling together a range of special offers and great deals. You can make some great savings on everyday shopping from fashion and electronics to travel, leisure and days out and weekly supermarket shopping. Performance Pay:
Annual Performance Score bonus subject to eligibility Life Assurance:
For peace of mind Guinness provides three times salary life cover in the event of your death Health Plan Options:
There are a couple of health care schemes available depending on the post grade VDU/DSE:
Free eye test vouchers every 2 years with £55 contribution to glasses if requires for VDU work
Additional benefits include: Access to the Finance wellbeing portal Professional subscription annual payment Travel season ticket loan Car lease scheme
ABOUT US
The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for nearly 160,000 residents nationwide. Our vision is to deliver great service, provide great homes, to be a great business and to be a great place to work. Because everything we do is about our residents, our communities and our people, any profit we make is re-invested in new and existing homes and improving services.
The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. TPBN1_UKTJ
Project Manager in Manchester employer: Guinness Partnership
The Guinness Partnership is an exceptional employer, dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment in Oldham. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, we offer generous holiday allowances, a competitive pension scheme, and various health plan options, ensuring our team members feel valued and secure. Our commitment to professional growth and community impact makes us a rewarding place to work for those looking to make a difference in the lives of our residents.
