Job Description
London/Horsham/Agile
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Job reference: ITX-18874
Location: London/Horsham/Agile
Employment type: Fixed Term
Department: Technology & Business Change
Duration: Until end of December 2021
If you have extensive experience of project management of procurement and implementation of Data Quality and Business Intelligence solutions, then you may be just what we’re looking for.
We have a unique opportunity for an IT Project Manager (Data Improvement Programme) to join our team on a full time, fixed-term basis until end of December 2021. The role can be based at either our office in Horsham or Farringdon; we also offer the flexibility for agile working to allow you to work from home when needed, so we’ll provide you with the necessary mobile working equipment. The 35 hours per week will be worked Monday to Friday, 7 hours per day. There’s never been a better time to join Southern Housing Group . You’ll be part of a dynamic team within a growing and forward-thinking organisation who are financially strong, stable and independent, which is crucial during these unprecedented times.
The role
Working within the Digital Strategy and Delivery team, you’ll be accountable for ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of Data Improvement Programme projects within the Group. This is a key role within the IT division, as you’ll be involved in the development and implementation of IT capabilities to meet the business needs; acquiring and utilising resources and skills within agreed parameters of cost, SLA’s and quality standards.
What you need
- Significant demonstrable experience of project managing the procurement and implementation of Data Quality and Business Intelligence solutions
- Extensive proven experience of IT solution implementation, including business analysis, developing user requirements, functional and technical specifications, implementation and support
- Experience in Agile and Waterfall methodologies
- An industry recognised project management and/or business analysis qualification (E.G. Prince2/APM and /or ISEB/IIBA)
- A logical, analytical approach to problem solving
What we’ll offer you
- A competitive salary of circa £50,000, depending on experience
- 23 days holidays plus public holidays. We also close between Christmas and New Year, so you get another 3 days bonus!
- The ability to carry over annual leave, buy extra leave and sell excess leave
- Flexible working, ensuring a happy work life balance
- Access to various discount cards
- Cash claim-back on medical treatments
- Discounted rates on personal medical plans, life assurance, give as you earn, critical illness and travel insurance
As part of the application process for this role, we'll ask you to upload a CV and covering letter. Please use this opportunity to include how you meet the criteria for this role in your cover letter to maximise your chances of being shortlisted.
Closing Date: 5th January 2021
Interview date: 12 th January 2021 (virtually via Microsoft Teams)
Please be aware that due to the nature and sensitivity of some of our roles we are not always able to consider applications from Southern Housing Group residents. Southern Housing Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note that colleagues who are at risk of redundancy due to the current business reviews will be given priority consideration for this role. Applications from colleagues who are not at risk will be considered if there are no expressions of interest from ‘at risk’ colleagues.
The closing date for this job has now passed.