IT Project Manager ( technical device rollout Project) - Birmingham

About Our Client

This is a home based role that requires regular travel across the Midlands /South West. The role will oversee a contract with an annual value of £1 million.

• Oversee the operational delivery of the Technical device roll out.
• Procure, with the Procurement Team, a contractor partner to install 1000 technical devices across targeted homes on budget, on time and in line with specifications and customer expectations
• Work with partners across Homes to develop and implement a targeting strategy, identifying the most relevant homes
• Work with IT to ensure new technical device data integrates with existing and planned systems.
• Work with the Customer Voice teams to develop and deliver a customer engagement / communications plan
• Work in partnership with different departments to develop and embed new process and systems to respond to insights generated.
• Ensure that all technical device installation contract(s) are delivered in accordance with contract terms, KPIs and budgeted spend and contractor(s) adopt company values and approach to health and safety, compliance, safeguarding.
• Be the company expert on technical device roll out infrastructure, providing advice and guidance to colleagues to influence future implementation of the new strategy.
• Produce case studies on the benefits for customers and the organisation
• Maintain and contribute to the collection of accurate asset data.
• Keep up-to-date with relevant regulations, policies and trends in the industry that may impact on the implementation of smart meters and other related areas such as repairs and planned investment
• Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and procedures to ensure there are no statutory, regulatory or contractual breaches.

The Successful Applicant

Knowledge and experience:

• Proven experience of successfully delivering regional or national capital programmes preferably in the housing or similar sector
• Highly skilled in assessing asset and other data and devising and implementing appropriate solutions to improve or roll-our new services
• Proven experience of developing and implementing customer and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Experience of working across multiple departments and influencing stakeholders
• Highly developed communication skills with experience of presenting to a range of audiences in different formats.
• Knowledge of building law, regulation, building contracts, contract law and health and safety legislation and best practice.

Skills and abilities:

• Candidates will have or be working towards a relevant professional qualification in construction, housing, management or property.
• Excellent verbal, written and numerical skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, consultants, contractors and customers
• Ability to manage a range of activities with limited supervision
• Ability to prioritise workload, agree targets and meet deadlines
• Excellent IT skills, including experience of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, the Internet.
• Hold a current, valid driving licence, and has a vehicle. Travel is required for this role.

Personal attributes:

• A commitment to delivering safe, customer-focused services
• A commitment to customer service and customer engagement
• Able to chair and lead meetings
• A commitment to teamwork
• Able to positively represent the organisation to internal and external stakeholders
• Focus on timely completion of work and objectives. Good time management skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under own initiative and proactively identify improvement opportunities
• Displays a flexible approach. Willingness and ability to learn new things open to change and new ways of doing things

What's on Offer

• Leading a £1 million value project
• Minimum 12 month contract
• Daily Rate: inside IR35 ( DOE)
• Interviews being held w/c 24th March
• Start Date: April
• Apply now - experience in project management of an installation project is essential