Delivery Manager in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Purpose of the Role
The Birmingham Eastside Metro extension to Digbeth will serve the High Speed 2 (HS2) station at Curzon Street. The 1.7km route is planned to run from Bull Street to a new terminus.
The Delivery Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of the projects (or parts of projects), in support of the relevant portfolio Project leader. This role includes the coordination and facilitation of all processes.
Key Success Measures
- Safety & Ethics - Support the implementation of the Business Conduct Guidelines, Limited Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) strategy, associated actions and resulting initiatives, to deliver continuous improvement in all areas.
- Excellence - Ensure work is carried out with a continuous view to profitability and efficiency and look after our shareholders by guaranteeing that they see value for money and a profitable business. Quality is key to competitiveness. Take responsibility for delivering on time and on budget a high quality product or service, which they can take pride in.
- People - Demonstrate respect for colleagues, our clients and the environment in all areas of work.
Key Areas of Responsibility & Accountability
MAIN DUTIES OF THE POST
Deliver individual projects or parts of projects in a safe & environmentally responsible manner to time, cost and quality, in accordance with the Principles - End Result - Projects delivered to time, cost and quality.
Perform the above tasks in accordance with th Charter - End Result - collaborative behaviours demonstrated across stakeholders.
Maintain a strong working relationship with the WMCA, ensuring they are suitably consulted and informed throughout the project lifecycle- End Result - Stakeholders informed as to project status and needs managed.
Manage change and risks within the project life cycle for allocated schemes, in accordance with the processes set in place, and its individual participants - End Result - Pro-active management of risk and change leading to 'no surprises' and delivery within budget.
Person Specification
- Knowledge of safety, quality and environmental procedures.
- Knowledge of commercial and financial procedures.
- Knowledge of GRIP (Governance of Rail Infrastructure Projects).
Qualifications
- Recognised Project Management qualification.
- Membership (or working towards membership) of the Association for Project Management or other professional body.