ICT Senior Project Manager

Salary

£47,181 - £52,413 per annum

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Full Time

Hours per week

37

Work Base

County Hall, West Bridgford, Nottingham. NG2 7QP

Working Arrangements

Hybrid

Job Description / Person Specification

ICT Senior Project Manager JDPS.pdf – 297KB Opens in a new window

Competency Framework

Tier 7b

Number of posts

1

Interview date

20 May 2026

Closing Date

28 April 2026 23:55

Organisation Details

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we are dedicated to serving our community with care and commitment. We believe in creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Our team is passionate about making a positive impact, and we are looking for an enthusiastic ICT Senior Project Manager to join us in our mission.

Job Summary

As an ICT Senior Project Manager, you will lead exciting ICT and business change projects that enhance our services. Your role will involve ensuring projects meet high standards of quality while staying within budget and on time. You will design tailored project frameworks and methodologies, such as Agile or PRINCE2, to suit each unique project. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in our community!

Role Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Scope and Structure: Define project goals and create a clear delivery framework.
• Team Leadership: Build, lead, and inspire project teams to achieve success.
• Technical Development: Oversee the development of existing and new IT systems to meet operational needs.
• Service Improvement: Ensure that all projects deliver tangible benefits to the Authority and its services.
  
  

Required Skills And Qualifications

To succeed as an ICT Senior Project Manager, you should have:

• A relevant degree or equivalent experience in project management.
• Proven experience in managing ICT projects, ideally within a public sector environment.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies such as Agile and PRINCE2.
• Strong technical knowledge of IT systems and processes.
  
  

Required Soft Skills Or Competencies/Behaviours

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Leadership: Ability to motivate and guide teams towards shared goals.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills to convey ideas clearly.
• Problem-Solving: A proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Collaboration: A team player who values diverse perspectives and works well with others.
  
  

Organisation Benefits

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we offer a place to belong, where you will find:

• A friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance.
• Generous leave policies to ensure you have time to recharge.
  
  

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of a team that makes a difference in the community

For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Nigel Harlow on 01159772234 or by email nigel.harlow@nottscc.gov.uk.

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.

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