OVERVIEW
The Client has established a brand-new programme team across multiple locations to lead the expiry process of multiple Private Finance Initiative (PFI) Contracts which look after critical estates.
This role is an exciting opportunity to work at Office's in Staffordshire with visits to industry partner and other client locations also expected.
The Project Manager will need to be hard-working with experience of project management and a willingness to bring new insights to the organisation for this exciting and high-profile role.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The role requires project managers to conduct resource management, industry engagement and working with other government departments such as Infrastructure and Project Authority (IPA).
Establishing effective relationships with existing Client teams and industry partners is a key aspect of the role to ensure successful outcomes. The candidate will need positive relationship management and networking skills.
There will be a significant tempo of task activity required to fully prepare for expiry which will include Asset and Equipment condition surveys, asset valuation, legal review, and contract obligations review. Some of these tasks will necessitate identification for commission and engagement of technical experts.
Scope / Task Deliverables
- Preparation, execution, and monitoring of Exit project management plans.
- Risk management – run risk review workshops and maintain active risk management through risk and issues registers.
- Identify requirement for external assistance; lead on capability planning to ascertain additional requirements and resource, draft and submit business cases to obtain the resources required.
- Support monthly forecasting of financial activity and output.
- Stakeholder management – prepare and maintain stakeholder management plans and actively engage as necessary with all relevant internal and external partners.
- Compile and provide reports and ad-hoc updates on activity and progress of requirements.
- Assist and facilitate activities associated with the expiry or termination of a contract and the transitioning of assets.
- Data and asset information management: ensure this is managed in accordance with the Client Data Migration Strategy for Regional Delivery.
- Responsible for providing formal support for policy development and functional subject area advice.
- Oversee compliance with Client policy, determine actions to address significant risks using the Governance chain.
Skills and Experience:
- Stakeholder and Communication management at Project level.
- Knowledge of asset management in an infrastructure field ideally Water.
- Experience of PFI contracts.
- APMP or equivalent.