FILLED (IM7003) ICT Lead Manager - Building Schools for the Future Programme, Stoke-on-Trent
THIS POSITION IS NOW FILLED
We are looking for an experienced ICT Project Manager with a successful track record of leading and delivering IT systems within the Local Authority sector, with some previous experience of the Building Schools for the Future initiative and the Education sector.
PLEASE NOTE: the deadline for responses and CV submissions is 12pm on Thursday 22nd October 2009. Responses received after this time may be considered but because the client has set a deadline for our response, there is a risk of not being considered.
Background:
Our client is
Role:
The individual will have responsibility for leading the management and implementation of ICT elements within the BSF programme in the city. The Project Manager will address the ICT requirements of the BSF Project Plan on a day-to-day basis supporting timely achievement of key objectives and outcomes over the course of the programme. The Project Manager will work closely with the authority, schools and other key stakeholders:
- To commission, implement and manage ICT services to support learning, teaching and management in schools
and other learning settings in line with the CYPS e-strategy
- To work closely with all CYPS divisions and schools to ensure that the ICT services meet the needs of all
stakeholders, in particular children and young people
- To provide leadership and management to ensure that the Council meets statutory and policy requirements
associated with ICT through its strategies and contractors
- To ensure the delivery of quality services within allocated budgets
- To deputise for the BSF Programme Director as required
- To line manage direct reporting staff
- To ensure continuous improvement within the designated service areas, performance against local and national
expectations
- To establish a culture of excellence that puts learners and their potential at its heart, and that encourages the
attitudes and respect needed to optimise individuals, talents and develop positive relationships between fellow
citizens
- Contribute to the 5 Every Child Matters Outcome.
Specific skills/requirements:
The selection criteria are based on several essential requirements and will be weighted. The individual:
(1) Must have previous experience as an ICT Lead Advisor on BSF Programmes
(2) Must have experience of working in Central or Local Government
(3) Must have managed complex projects involving multiple partners and multi-stakeholder environments
(5) Current programme management skills and qualifications
(6) Current knowledge and application of strategic ICT systems and technologies
(7) Knowledge of government structures, in particular CYPS and its partners.
(8) Experience of managing significant budgets
(9) Degree or equivalent.
A detailed job specification will be made available to those individuals who meet the skills and experience requirements.
Logistics:
Target Rate: £500 per day plus expenses (dependent on distance from home)
Location: Based in
Approx duration: From 3rd November until June 2010 with the possibility of an extension.
Interested?
If this role is of interest to you, please respond to me (ian McKay) via link above and send me a recent CV and details of:
1. Your target daily rate and an estimated daily cost for expenses
2. Your specific previous similar experience, mapped against the "Specific Skills/Requirements" section outlined above
3. Your availability, including notice period if applicable
4. If selected to be put forward, we will need details of similar projects, not necessarily limited to educational commissions, and at least 2 references
Regards
Ian