Delivery Manager (Digital Transport Project)

Description

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.

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland’s largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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