Senior Project Manager

Are you an experienced and driven project manager looking for a new challenge? Are you interested in working for an organisation that is working to achieve a healthier future for Wales?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Senior Project Manager to join the Strategy and Planning Division within Public Health Wales on a fixed term basis.
We're looking for someone with a strong background in project management to work with our Finance Division to deliver a key project of work.
You'll need to work independently, managing stakeholder relations, timescales and ensuring the project is appropriately defined and executed. We'll be looking to adopt an Agile approach so experience in this area is desirable.
You'll work within the Portfolio Management Office (PMO) of the Strategy and Planning Division of Public Health Wales, a dynamic and friendly division with a strong focus on team and personal development. Our Division is committed to living the values of Public Health Wales and we're proud of the work that we do. We strive to deliver work to an exceptionally high standard and draw on best practice/innovation.
This role is fixed term until 31 March 2024 and is available as on a fixed term or secondment basis.

Main duties of the job

You'll primarily be working with our Finance Division's Value and Performance Team as a senior project manager developing the organisation's approach to performance management. You'll also be developing the PMOs approach to Benefits Realisation.
You'll lead the performance management project with the Finance Division from start to finish, ensuring robust systems are in place and identifying measures for success. Working independently, you'll work with stakeholders across the organisation to deliver the project successfully.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to strengthen their skills in this area during a fixed time period.
Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales.
Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.