Project Manager – Bus Reform

Hours: 37 hours
Contract: Permanent – Full Time (up to 4 posts)
Salary: £40,221 – £43,421 (pending pay award)
Location: Sheffield (Hybrid Working or Onsite)

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) brings together the local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield and to serve the communities and businesses of South Yorkshire. From transport to housing, from business growth to skills, the MCA has a great story to tell. We have ambitions to deliver recovery and renewal for people, businesses and places across South Yorkshire.

Please note that SYMCA follows a structured salary grading system for all roles, and the offered salary for each post will be at the starting point within the specified grade. We value the skills and experience of potential candidates, and there will be opportunities for salary enhancements as you grow within South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.

South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is currently in the process of reviewing its terms and conditions of employment including pay and grading. As part of this project, the post advertised may be subject to changes in the near future. All changes and any impact on individual posts will be discussed further should you be successfully appointed to the position you have applied for.

*Please note, applications must be accompanied by a detailed cover letter to outline your suitability for the role.

Interviews are expected to take place towards the end of January 2025.

Key Responsibilities

As Project Manager Produce, communicate, manage and update project information through all project stages including but not exclusively; schedules, reports, risk plans, change and cost measures, monthly reporting, final accounts and forecasting. You will manage all project risks, issues, opportunities, budgets, contracts and costs throughout the life of the project and pro-actively take responsibility to resolve or escalate as required.

You will manage the development, submission and approval of project business cases as required, and ensure compliance with the SYMCA Project Assurance Framework, and all other governance processes and procedures.

You will produce monthly and quarterly progress reports to ensure satisfactory progress and consistent delivery of projects aligned to the agreed funding, outputs and timescales for each project. You’ll analyse, interpret and use data to prioritise and allocate resources effectively.

You will manage multi-disciplinary teams, build and maintain strong relationships with internal clients and partnerships with Operators, Local Authorities, Funding Bodies and actively engage with members of the public.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

You’ll have recent experience in all stages of Project Management including the development, implementation and use of all the necessary controls and processes to minimise delays, additional costs or reduced delivery against project plan and business case, to ensure successful delivery.

You will have experience of managing stakeholder relationships including senior stakeholders and members of the public with strong verbal, presentation, and written communications skills.

You’ll have a good understanding of, and ability to interpret policies, strategies and plans with the ability to produce quality documentation including reports, ensuring they are suitable for a wide range of different audiences, with a strong customer focus.

Benefits

All colleagues have access to a local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.

In addition to the above, some of benefits include –

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – The ability to purchase up to a further 15 days per year in additional to your normal annual leave

Hybrid working – Our offices are a space where we come together and collaborate. Most of our roles are offered on a hybrid basis (3 days in the office) with the exception of some support roles being onsite full time.

Rewarding You – Reducing everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway!

Training on the job – Support with upskilling skills through on the job training and qualifications

Holiday – Up to 36 days annual leave (depending on length of service). Pro-rata for part time colleagues.

Diversity at South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority

Our workforce is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

About South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) brings together the local authorities of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield and to serve the communities and businesses of South Yorkshire. From transport to housing, from business growth to skills, the SYMCA has a great story to tell. We have ambitions to deliver recovery and renewal for people, businesses and places across South Yorkshire.

In recent years significant funding has been secured through the Transforming Cities Fund and a devolution deal, and further funding has recently been secured through the region’s City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement. As result we have a large and growing capital programme to deliver in support of the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority Mayor’s 2040 vision for transport. Join our workforce of talented people who love working together – and are proud of the work they do. Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions.

This is what a career at South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority is like, and this is where yours starts.

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Project Manager – Bus Reform – SYMCA