Technical Project Manager

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Why to Join Us?

Merton Council is an award-winning Local Authority, implementing a series of major change projects, aimed at enhancing services provided to the local community whilst addressing legislative and efficiency challenges within the business through major Digital Improvements.

This role will shape the future of social care systems within Merton Council and improve the service delivery for our residents. You’ll get to join a dynamic, supportive team focused on achieving real change.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee a large and complex program of works for our Mosaic Social Care Systems on a 2-year Fixed Term Contract.

This role involves leading the planning, execution, and successful delivery of multiple projects that impact key social care services. You will work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Lead the Mosaic Social Care Systems program, ensuring the successful delivery of all projects.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with internal teams, external vendors, and partners to define objectives, deliverables, and timelines.
• Project Planning & Execution: Develop detailed project plans, manage timelines, budgets, and resources, and ensure the successful execution of each project.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify and address risks, issues, and dependencies, providing solutions and mitigation strategies.
• Reporting: Provide regular program updates to senior management and stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Team Management: Guide and support cross-functional teams to achieve program goals and deliver results.
• Compliance: Ensure projects comply with relevant industry regulations and standards.

About Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate is someone with a proven track record in project management, particularly within the social care, health, or IT sectors. You’ll need to have experience managing large-scale programs and familiarity with Mosaic Social Care Systems or similar platforms. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, can manage multiple stakeholders, and leads with a solutions-focused mindset.

You will bring:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Expertise in project management methodologies such as Agile, Prince2, or Waterfall.
• Experience working with social care systems or within the public sector.

Our Offer to You

Merton Council additionally offers hybrid working, excellent holiday entitlement, and a competitive salary, and membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

We are situated in the Merton Civic Centre, which is opposite to Morden Underground Station on the Northern Line. We are also a 10-minute walk from Morden Road Tram Stop and both Morden South and South Merton Railway Stations, and are near Wimbledon, which is part of The London Borough of Merton.

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Emma Clare at: emma.clare@merton.gov.uk

For you to be considered for this role, you must complete the four shortlisting selection questions fully and appropriately. These are the equivalent of a first interview, your responses will be scored, and you will be invited to interview accordingly.

Please be note that the job advertisement may be closed earlier than advertised depending on the volume of applications received. We will be reviewing applications as and when received.