TEKsystems
Project Manager - CYPP
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Contract Project Manager (Inside IR35)
Location: Hybrid – Central Scotland (Office & Remote)
Duration: 6-Month Initial Contract
Rate: Competitive Day Rate (Inside IR35)
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead a strategic discovery and evaluation programme focused on improving services and outcomes for children and youths.
Working within a complex stakeholder environment, you will be responsible for understanding the current service landscape, assessing existing processes and operating models, and identifying opportunities for improvement, efficiency and long-term value.
This assignment is centred on evidence-based evaluation, stakeholder engagement and benefits realisation, with the successful candidate helping to shape future service delivery through clear analysis, recommendations and project leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead a discovery and evaluation programme across multiple service areas.
- Engage with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to understand current challenges, opportunities and future requirements.
- Facilitate workshops, interviews and consultation activities to gather insight and requirements.
- Review and map existing processes, operating models and service delivery arrangements.
- Evaluate systems, data, governance and reporting structures that support service provision.
- Identify opportunities for service improvement, operational efficiencies and enhanced outcomes.
- Develop recommendations, options appraisals and implementation roadmaps.
- Define and articulate measurable benefits and success criteria.
- Produce high-quality project documentation and reporting for senior stakeholders.
- Manage project planning, governance, risks, dependencies and communications throughout the assignment.
Required Experience
- Proven Experience delivering discovery, transformation, service improvement or organisational change projects.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and facilitation skills across a diverse audience.
- Experience undertaking process mapping, business analysis and operational reviews.
- Demonstrable ability to assess services, systems and operating models and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
- Experience working within complex organisational environments.
- Excellent communication, reporting and relationship management skills.
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Desirable Experience
- Public sector or local government Experience.
- Experience supporting service redesign, organisational change or strategic review programmes.
- Familiarity with benefits realisation and outcome-focused project delivery methodologies.
- Exposure to services that support communities, families, children or youths.
About You
You are a proactive and analytical Project Manager with a strong track record of leading discovery and evaluation initiatives. You are comfortable working across multiple stakeholder groups, navigating ambiguity, and turning complex information into clear recommendations that support strategic decision-making and deliver tangible organisational benefits.
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This is an excellent opportunity to lead a high-profile project with meaningful impact, helping to inform future service strategy and improve outcomes for children, youths and communities.
Job Title: Project Manager - CYPP
Location: Edinburgh, UK
Rate/Salary: 350.00 - 400.00 GBP Daily
Job Type: Contract
Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. 2876353. Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at https://www.allegisgroup.com/en-gb/privacy-notices.
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