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FareShareJob Description – Senior IT Project ManagerReporting to: Head of Project DeliveryLocation: Hybrid/London or SheffieldContract: PermanentHours: 35 HoursSalary: £51,446 – £54,153 (National), £54,557 - £57,429 (London)We welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Employer that welcome disabled applicants and provide reasonable adjustments.About FareShareFareShare is the UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations. Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to nearly 9,500 frontline charities and community groups.The food we redistribute is nutritious and good to eat. It reaches charities across the UK, including school breakfast clubs, older people’s lunch clubs, homeless shelters, and community cafes. Every week we provide enough food to create almost a million meals for vulnerable people.Every year, more than three million tonnes of food go to waste in the UK, enough for 7 billion meals. Meanwhile, the cost of living crisis is driving millions in to food insecurity. FareShare has a plan to help tackle the cost of living crisis using England’s surplus food.We are fortunate to benefit from the support of major retailers, the media, sports ambassadors and a groundswell of public engagement. As a result, there has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness.FareShare’s Strategy & VisionVision: We have the vision of a UK where “No good food goes to waste”.Mission: To use surplus, fit for consumption, food to feed those who are vulnerable in the UK by supporting front line charitable organisations that tackle the cause and not just the symptoms of food poverty.Our Purpose: We are doers. We are a community. We change lives.Our Values:Passion – for our cause and the challenge that lies aheadAmbition – to go the extra mile and drive the change that must happenRespect – for ourselves, each other, our volunteers, our partners and our beneficiariesCollaboration – it’s only by working with others that we can be strongerFocus – on providing the best service possible so that we deliver and achieve the most for our clients/customers.The roleWe have recently set a new 3-year strategy, leading to a major transformation of the organisation. To support this, we are building a new Project Delivery function and investing in key capabilities, including project management and business analysis. As a Senior IT Project Manager, you will lead large, complex projects from inception through to delivery, and mentor colleagues managing smaller projects. A key part of your role will be to introduce and champion new project management methodologies and governance frameworks, supporting colleagues to adopt these practices in a supportive, non-bureaucratic manner.This role is a hybrid role, based in London or Sheffield but will require regular travel across the UK to visit different FareShare sites.About youYou are an experienced senior project manager with a strong background in delivering large, complex projects, particularly those involving technology. You have a track record of delivering project benefits and influencing stakeholders at all levels. As a self-starter, you can quickly build relationships and drive projects forward. You are patient and supportive, able to guide colleagues through new project management methodologies and governance frameworks. Experience in business analysis and change management is beneficial.Main responsibilitiesLead collaboration with business analysts to refine project requirements and develop plans.Develop and present business cases to justify project initiation or continuation.Lead the development of RFPs to engage third parties.Oversee project activities and deliverables.Manage project resources and budgets.Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies.Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders to ensure project success.Lead project reviews to capture organisational learning.Ensure smooth integration of project outputs into business operations.Mentor colleagues with limited project management experience.Contribute to development and implementation of new project management methodologies and support colleagues in adopting new practices in a supportive manner.Person specificationEssential criteriaProven track record of managing large, complex IT projects and programmes that successfully deliver organisational benefits.Proven leadership skills.Strong organisational and analytical skills.Exceptional planning, prioritisation, and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and influencing skills.Experience with different project management methodologies and ability to apply as appropriate to the situation. (Agile, Waterfall).Self-starter with a proactive approach.Patient and supportive, capable of guiding colleagues through new methodologies.Experience of change management.Able to work in an unstructured environment.Advanced Project Management qualification (PMI, APM, DSDM Agile Practitioner or equivalent).Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools.Commitment to FareShare’s mission and vision.Desirable criteriaUnderstanding of the food sector.Experience in business analysis.Experience in programme and/or portfolio management.Experience of introducing new project methodologies to an organisation.BenefitsHybrid / Flexible working, with regular UK travel28 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidaysEmployers pension contributionEmployee Assistance ProgramInterest free bicycle purchase loan schemeSeason ticket loanClosing date for receipt of applications is Fri 8th AugInterview will take place week commencing 19th AugFor any further questions on this please emailFareShare
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