Project Manager – Transformation

Project Manager – Transformation 

£52,549 

Maidstone, Kent - Hybrid 

Full Time, Permanent 

Closing Date: Monday 25th November 

Interview Date: To be confirmed 

We are Golding Homes – thank you for looking!  

Background   

We have an opportunity for a collaborative and experienced Project Manager to join our Transformation department to coordinate, lead, and successfully implement people, process, and technology projects.  

Working closely with key resources, stakeholders, and third parties, the Project Manager will own projects from inception to completion by developing clear scopes and objectives that align with our wider transformation initiatives, measuring performance and leading on implementation whilst ensuring best practice.  

You will ensure effective engagement with operational colleagues around the organisation, supporting them to deliver clear improvements through projects. You’ll effective governance is in place and will create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, whilst carrying out effective risk and issue management.    

What you'll be doing   

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  Ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget.  

  
  


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  Completing resource planning including availability, allocation and tracking.  

  
  


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  Developing detailed project plans to track progress including dependencies and milestones.  

  
  


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  Creating, forecasting and managing project budgets.  

  
  


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  Communicating effectively with project teams, stakeholders, and interested parties 

  
  


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  Project Reporting  

  
  


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  Measuring project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.  

  
  


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  Complex stakeholder Management  

  
  

More about you. What can you bring?   

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  You’ll have a good standard of education to ‘A’ Level or equivalent  

  
  


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  A Project Management certification such as PMP / PRINCE II / Agile is desirable 

  
  


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  Significant experience managing both business and IT projects throughout the full lifecycle.  

  
  


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  Experience of working with a range of complex stakeholders, within a regulated environment 

  
  


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  A strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).  

  
  


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  Excellent written and verbal communication skills  

  
  


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  Solid organisational skills including attention to detail and ability to multi-task.   

  
  


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  Strong influencing and problem-solving skills.  

  
  


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  Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office  

  
  


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  Proficiency in project management software tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Trello).  

  
  


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  Housing experience would be desirable 

  
  

When and where you'll be doing it   

You will enjoy a 37-hour working week and earn an annual salary of circa £52,549 per annum dependent upon your knowledge, skills and experience.     

Our Hub, Home, Roam approach allows you to work from wherever suits you best whilst also having a central workspace to collaborate and come together. Our head office is in central Maidstone and is a new, modern and bright space which inspires creativity and innovation.   

What will you get in return?   

Creating an environment which enables our people to thrive is crucial for us and our Total Reward package goes beyond your salary, designed to support you throughout your working life here.   

You’ll get:   

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  28 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)   

  
  


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  Company Pension contribution and life assurance   

  
  


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  Flexible Benefits including health cash plan, additional holiday purchase, cycle to work scheme, onsite gym, retail discounts and more.   

  
  


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  An annual Wellbeing Fund     

  
  

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 

We’re committed to building diverse talent at Golding and believe our strengths as a team come from having many unique perspectives. We have opportunities for colleagues to work flexibly, allowing us to build a healthy, vibrant and inclusive organisation which encourages everyone to be themselves at work.  

No matter what your ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age or disability status, you’ll get all the opportunities, support and respect you’d expect from Golding Homes. We're committed to valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities for all and welcome applicants from all communities.