About The Service
The post sits within the ICT Service, and is part of the Council’s Customer and Digital Services Directorate.
The ICT Service primary functions are:
• to provide high quality IT systems, support and maintenance across the organisation
• to provide strategic advice and guidance to the service areas and their directorates
• to contribute to the delivery of the Council’s Digital First approach set out in the Capital Ambition programme.
You will have access to a diverse range of learning opportunities to enable you to develop your career path as well as access to regular performance and development reviews.
You will be part of a small, close-knit team and be happy to work collaboratively and independently.
About the job
The Council has been successful in its £7.7m bid for funding to help address areas receiving poor broadband services across the City.
In order to achieve the successful implementation of the project, we are seeking a Project Manager to co-ordinate, monitor and manage its day to day delivery. You will need to engage with internet Service Providers, Local Members, residents and businesses to facilitate and co-ordinate fibre broadband roll-out.
You will liaise with internal and external partners confidently and address barriers to delivery. You will be required to ensure compliance with the Council and Welsh Government Financial Management requirements.
What We Are Looking For From You
You do not need a technical background, however effective project management skills will be key to the success of the project.
You must be able to communicate effectively, build relationships across the range of stakeholders and manage and co-ordinate multiple inputs and outputs.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Ensure the effective management of the Local Broadband Fund project
• Ensure the project delivery meets objectives, timescales, targets and quality standards
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the effective delivery of the Project,
• Lead on the implementation and delivery to ensure its successful delivery
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders
• Liaise with colleagues within the Council in order to facilitate delivery
• Develop detailed plans for the project using the appropriate tools
• Carry out appropriate analysis of costs, benefits, risks, resources and potential impact on the project
• Undertake the procurement process and appointment and management of suppliers
• Monitor and analyse performance and undertake quality reviews taking action to address any issues which arise
• Ensure appropriate monitoring and financial management of the Project, including engagement and compliance with the Council and Welsh Government Financial Management requirements
• Work with stakeholders to ensure the benefits of fibre broadband are realised
Additional information
This post is temporary until 31st March 2025.
Click ‘Apply Now’ to apply for this post by using our preferred online application form. If it is not possible for you to apply on-line, you may request an application pack by telephoning (029) 20872222 and quoting the job reference.
The Supporting Information section of your application is the most important part. Please pay particular attention to it. It is where you tell us what makes you suitable for the job and will be assessed against the Person Specification which can be found in the Recruitment Pack below.
You should refer to and address each point of the Person Specification in turn, giving evidence of the skills, experience and knowledge you have in each area by providing practical examples of your capability. Failure to complete this section in this way will considerably reduce the likelihood of you being shortlisted.
Whilst all the information required to apply for this post is contained within the Recruitment Pack or in the online application form, additional information is also available below including application guidance notes, full details of the Council’s Behavioural Competency Framework, Equal Opportunities Policy Statement and Employee Charter.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
Please contact Mandy Evans, email Mandy.Evans@cardiff.gov.uk should you wish to discuss or have any questions relating to the post.
If you have been shortlisted, you will be invited to undertake an interview.
Due to the current COVID-19 circumstances the interview process for this role will be held on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. If you have any concerns around your ability to participate in a virtual interview process please contact Mandy.Evans@cardiff.gov.uk for a discussion.
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