Project Assurance Manager in London, United Kingdom
Please note this role is within IR35 and is PAYE/ Umbrella ONLY.
To ensure the successful management of London Underground/TfL obligations and of any partners/suppliers to deliver an assigned major project (or multiple smaller projects) on behalf of LU/TfL to meet the needs of its customers.
The role will have responsibility and accountability for delivering the projects to time, budget, scope and quality in accordance with the definitions agreed with the sponsors. The role will support the Senior Project Manager/Programme Delivery Manager and will optimise the allocation and utilisation of project and programme management professionals, subject matter experts and external suppliers.
The role will work with support teams to leverage their specialist expertise within projects to ensure the implementation of a holistic and comprehensive project delivery model.
- Plan and manage major/multiple projects with a value of up to £50m using TfL's delivery methodology and governance structures to ensure delivery of intended LU/TfL business benefits.
- Responsible for providing a clear vision and team direction by creating and leading a high-performing team through the effective management, development and empowerment of staff, while demonstrating the TfL Behaviours
- Establish and maintain a good, professional and pro-active working relationship with the Contractor/Delivery partner's project management team where applicable to ensure delivery of intended LU/TfL business benefits.
- Within agreed authority levels, negotiate, procure and authorise all major project contracts and variations and approve and authorise all payment to meet value for money criteria.
- Responsible for providing effective performance and development management responsibilities for all direct reports, with regards to appraisals and performance management, (such that poor performance is clearly identified and addressed and good performance is recognised and rewarded).
- Agree major project requirements with the Project Sponsor / Contract Manager to ensure that business objectives are met.
- Identify and manage any interfaces and dependencies between the assigned project and other ongoing network activities/projects.
- Prepare and manage a project implementation plan, including responsibility matrix, detailed programmes and cost and resource plans.
- Responsible for the day-to-day management of project governance, reporting and control structures, with issues, risks and decisions escalated through the agreed current Governance arrangements as appropriate.
- Responsible for compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and contributing to the TfL Health and Safety culture, resolving arising issues or escalating as appropriate and ensuring safe delivery in line with the corporate safety vision.
Knowledge
Good knowledge and understanding of project and programme management methodologies and their practical application in a transport setting.
- Good knowledge and understanding of project control tools and techniques.
- Good understanding of TfL project and programme management methodologies and processes.
- Professional Qualification in Project Management, such as PRINCE2 or APMP.
- Good knowledge and understanding of project budgeting, procurement processes and contract management in a project setting.
- Degree or equivalent qualification
Experience
- Experience of working in a complex, multi-disciplinary, matrix-managed environments.
- Proven record of taking personal responsibility and accountability for delivery of projects to £50m in value, in a large, complex organisation where there are multiple interfaces, and delivering to time, budget and quality.
- Experience of personal responsibility and accountability for leading and managing teams in a matrix environment in a complex organisation.
- Experience of managing performance and delivery through external contractors and/or suppliers.
- Experience of managing and delivering at management level.
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