Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
Digital Project Manager - FIXED TERM (980)
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Digital Project Manager - FIXED TERM
At Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council we value our residents and are committed to delivering high quality services. To support the customer experience journey a new role has been created for a Digital Project Manager to join its Programme Management Office (PMO) and Improvement Service.
The service sits within the Customers, Digital and Improvement Directorate providing strategic advice and guidance along with delivery of programme and project management, change management, continuous improvement, leading council improvement planning, performance management and the execution of the council’s digital programme.
The team works closely with all council services including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Legal, Communications and Marketing and external partners to ensure successful outcomes.
We are seeking an experienced Digital Project Manager to manage the full lifecycle implementation of a number of concurrent projects including but not limited to, Customer Relationship Management system, M365 Security and Governance and solution development, Telephony, IDOX and Business Intelligence.
Role Overview
As a Digital Project Manager you will have a clear understanding of project management methodologies, be reliable, confident, and proactive, with a flexible approach, be able to provide robust advice and guidance within this discipline, be able to embrace and drive change, be able to meet deadlines and communicate positively and effectively.
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Key Requirements
- Considerable experience in a similar position within the Digital IT sector, preferably within the public sector
- Ability to demonstrate successful experience of SharePoint Implementation
- Valid Project Management PMQ (level 4) or Prince 2 practitioner certification
- Valid ITIL 4 Foundation certification
- Ideally a valid Change Management Foundation certification
Contact Information
For an informal discussion contact Kerry De Rosa on 01256 845216 or by email to Kerry.DeRosa@basingstoke.gov.uk
Benefits
What benefits do we offer?
At Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council we offer a wide range of employee benefits to recognise your valued contribution:
- Generous annual leave allowance plus bank holidays
- Local government pension scheme and Life Assurance
- Salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars
- Access to discounts at nationwide retailers through our ‘BOOST’ perks discount site
- Funded healthcare cash plan including optical and dental cover
- Free flu vaccination vouchers
- Access to a free and confidential employee assistance program
- Support towards a variety of training, including professional qualifications, apprenticeships and wider technical and soft skill development courses
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Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of our community.
The council signs up to the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the ‘Two Ticks’ scheme). If you have declared a disability on the application form we can guarantee you an interview if you meet the essential criteria for the job.
Organisational Changes
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is undertaking Local Government Reorganisation, transitioning from a two-tier structure to new unitary councils from April 2028. If you are employed by Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council as of 1 April 2028, your role will transfer to one of the new organisations on your existing terms and conditions. This change is part of a wider move to support local devolution and strengthen powers within our communities. For further information please visit New Councils Decision
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