ICT Project Manager (12 month FTC)

Are you experienced in delivering ICT projects successfully? Are you solutions-focused with an ability to build solid working relationships?

About us

Home to iconic locomotives and an unrivalled collection of engineering brilliance, the National Railway Museum celebrates the past, present and future of innovation on the railways. Dedicated to igniting our visitors' curiosity about the people, places and engineering marvels behind the railways, we put our passion for amazing stories into everything we do.

We've got big plans for the future - find out more about our transformation.

About the role

The role will be responsible for the delivery of strategic ICT projects in line with best practice methodology. Working alongside stakeholders you will agree the requirements and scope of specific project and the lead the delivery of these project from initiation through to transition to BAU.

The role requires an individual with the ability to maintain momentum to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and on budget, ensuring any variations are managed through robust governance structures.

Working alongside the wider ICT PMO, the role will require managing a range of stakeholders across the ICT team and the wider organisation through regular formal and informal communication. You will use your experience to manage your project team in a hybrid working environment to ensure productivity is maintained and key targets met.

This role is a 12 month fixed term contract, advertised for 35 hours per week, working Monday to Friday and you will be based at the National Railway Museum in York.You will be required to work on site minimum 2 days per week.

About you

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Project Manager who can transition smoothly into the role and start adding value early on. While a background in ICT project delivery is desirable, we welcome applications from candidates with a solid track record of successfully delivering complex projects across other sectors, provided they can demonstrate the ability to work effectively in an ICT environment.

Candidates should hold a practitioner-level qualification in Agile and/or PRINCE2, or be able to evidence equivalent experience applying best practice frameworks in programme and project delivery. We are looking for someone who is highly self-motivated and takes initiative - someone who is comfortable making considered, data-driven decisions at pace, using the information available to them, and who thrives when working on their own initiative.

Effective stakeholder management and communication skills are essential, as the role involves working closely with Masterplan teams and engaging with stakeholders at all levels, requiring the ability to build relationships quickly, influence effectively, and support organisational decisions.

Experience of managing budgets with a focus on cost efficiency, leading and inspiring project teams, and replanning projects to maintain momentum against hard deadlines will all be key to success in this role.

Above all, we are looking for a values-driven individual with a genuine commitment to fostering an open and inclusive working environment.

Don't feel you meet all the criteria? We welcome you to apply even if your experience doesn't match directly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

Applying

View the Vacancy Information Pack listed under 'Attachments' on the vacancy listing on our website for more details about the role and the application process or click 'Apply Online' to submit an application.

What we offer

Working with a world-leading museum group that offers access to truly unique environments and collections, you'll benefit from the perks listed below, as well as full support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

* Meaningful work. We're a mission-led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures.
* Career growth. We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development.
* Work/life balance. We offer 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life.
* Health & Dental Insurance. Extra peace of mind, from day one.
* All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme, access to the Unmind app, and other wellbeing support.
* Colleague networks. Our colleague-led networks are an informal forum for colleagues to come together to discuss topics of shared interest and lived experience. They create a space for people to exchange ideas, discuss best practice, socialise and build a sense of community.
* Enhanced contributory pension. To support you in saving for the future.
* Interest-free loans. When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements.
* Great discounts. Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops, cafes, and access to other museums in the NMDC network.

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.