Are you ready to bring your project management expertise to a role that makes a meaningful difference?
Do you thrive in roles where collaboration and innovation are key to success?
As a Service Improvement and Transformation Project Manager , you will play a key role in developing and implementing improvement programmes within our Services & Partnerships team at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association.
You'll ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standard, collaborating across teams to bring innovative solutions to life.
About Us: Our vision is a world free from MND.
Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers.
We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND.
The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity.
We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.
As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.
What We Offer: 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
24/7 GP access via phone and video.
Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
Enhanced pension scheme.
Opportunities for training and personal development.
Hybrid working.
Key Responsibilities: As Project Manager, you'll be entrusted with managing projects from start to finish.
Responsible for the successful delivery of allocated projects, ensuring alignment with goals and objectives.
Determine and define project scope, objectives, resources, and impact measures with sponsors.
Manage the innovation of ideas and solutions as part of the options considered during a project's planning phase and beyond.
Lead project planning, ensuring best practices and standards are applied throughout.
Act as the main contact for stakeholders, leading effective communication, engagement activities and regular updates.
Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to co-create project solutions and build engagement.
Monitor project progress, managing risk and issue logs, and escalating as needed.
Manage project budgets, including resource requirements and spend tracking.
Oversee contracts with third-party suppliers, coordinating timelines and deliverables.
About You: You bring a strong background in project management and a proven ability to manage complex projects effectively.
Demonstrated experience in end-to-end project management.
Skilled in Quality Improvement methodology.
Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage complex issues and adapt to shifting priorities.
Experienced in leveraging data to drive decisions and monitor progress.
Excellent communicator, comfortable working with all levels of stakeholders.
Proficient in project management tools, with a familiarity with best practices.
Creative problem-solver with a keen eye for detail in communicating complex information.
Experience monitoring KPIs and providing accurate, evidence-based updates.
If you're ready to take on a role where your expertise in project management can truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you.
The full job description is available in the candidate pack.
Salary: £43,000 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Home-based with travel to Northampton as required.
Contract: Permanent How to apply: Please submit a CV and supporting statement.
Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.
Project management experience, including seeing projects through the full life cycle.
Experience of Quality Improvement methodology Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
Important Information: We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.
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