Delivery Manager - #2186093

ASA Recruitment’s client, a Public Sector organisation in Glasgow (hybrid working), are currently looking to recruit a Delivery Manager, to work on a digital transport project, with for an initial 6 month contract (with potential extensions) on a rate of c.£500-£600/day inside of IR35 (based on experience).

Responsibilities:

Lead delivery of the digital concession pilot project, undertaking tasks to progress including:

• Development of key project artefacts, workstreams, scheduling, RAID, comms & engagement plans etc
• Establishing governance, approval structures, managing meetings etc.
• Drafting of key documents including procurement strategies, Board reports etc as required
• Facilitation of the appointment of supporting providers (evaluation and monitoring supplier, app developer, technology and equipment suppliers) and management of supplier activities
• Stakeholder Management - Liaison with bus operators and key external partners
• Day to day delivery of the project
• Developing exit and / or progression plans

Other:

• Develop and manage good stakeholder relations, both internal and external and at appropriate level.
• Work with technical resources to confidently understand and manage digital solutions across a range of smart mediums
• Undertake an inclusive approach when delivering projects, coordinating programme activity, liaising with other teams to ensure awareness of your projects and any impacts.
• Work within a PMO environment, using relevant project management documentation and artefacts.
• Lead or attend as a SIT ambassador, project level meetings, aligning goals with the smart programme.
• Lead and contribute to internal and external communications, working with Communications colleagues.
• Know when to, and secure input from, support functionality from user research, technical experts, business analyst, procurement etc in order to progress the project
• Lead and support external organisations such as Local Authorities, Regional Transport Partnerships and other Public Sector bodies to implement smart transport ticketing and payment solutions (regionally and nationally).
• Lead and contribute to ad hoc work, commensurate to the role, to support overall team delivery.

Experience:

• The post holder should be experienced in delivering digital transport related projects, preferably in Scotland, having worked on mobile app projects, ideally with dynamic barcode, contactless payment and/or ITSO standards, and have an understanding of concession schemes in Scotland.