Project Manager – Local Government Services Delivery
Civica US
full-time
Posted on:
Location: 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Deliver software and/or infrastructure projects on time, within budget, and to Civica’s Project Management methodology
- Plan and control projects, including risk analysis, change control, contingency planning, and financial oversight
- Direct and motivate project teams, co-ordinate resources, and lead key workshops (scoping, kick-off, and review meetings)
- Produce and maintain project plans in Microsoft Project, along with weekly status reports
- Act as the first point of contact for project queries, ensuring strong communication with customers and internal teams
- Support customers in preparing for testing and training
- Drive continuous improvement and champion governance policies (PPM) within Civica
- Lead several concurrent projects, shape the customer journey, strengthen long-term partnerships, and mentor junior colleagues
Requirements
- Experience as a Project Manager delivering software solutions
- Local Government sector knowledge/experience is highly desirable
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present confidently and lead customer workshops
- PRINCE2 Practitioner qualification
- Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage expectations in an IT project environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Project
- Full UK driving licence and ability to travel as required