ICT Project Coordinator - Herts

The ICT Project Coordinator, under the direction of the ICT Programme / Project Manager, will manage the end-to-end project lifecycle for medium and large projects, and provide project management support for multiple technically complex projects and programmes in accordance with agreed methodology to ensure their successful delivery. 

To contribute to achieving the vision, purpose and values of Bedfordshire Police, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Constabularies.

• Under the direction of the ICT Programme / Project Managers, manage the end-to-end lifecycle of projects.
• Responsible for applying appropriate project management standards.
• Responsible for implementing the agreed methodologies, tools, techniques, and approaches used in project management.
• Responsible for day-to-day co-ordination and progression of project activities.
• Responsible for monitoring projects within agreed tolerances (i.e. scope, time, cost, quality, and risk).
• Responsible for ensuring appropriate management of finances throughout the project lifecycle. Work with financial experts to scope, define, and manage project budgets within agreed tolerances.
• Responsible for producing and managing all required project documentation and project plans from evaluation through to project closure.
• Responsible for liaising with key stakeholders to define the scope of ICT deliverables for assigned projects.
• Responsible for managing the procurement and contracting of projects under the guidance of the Commercial Services experts, ensuring that procurement processes are fit for purpose.
• Ability to gain a clear understanding of the purpose of the project to assess complex issues and effectively deliver required outputs.
• Responsible for scoping and development of business cases.
• Responsible for communicating project aims to stakeholders both internally and externally to ensure successful implementation.
• Responsible for negotiating with internal teams, departments, and external suppliers/contractors and monitoring associated technical delivery.
• Responsible for organising, supporting, and facilitating project related meetings and events.
• Responsible for reporting through agreed reporting lines on programme and project progress through Highlight Reports and End-Stage Assessments.
• Responsible for managing project risks and issues, including the development of contingency and exception plans.
• Adhere to change control and required configuration management processes.
• Responsible for documenting processes, procedures, guidance notes and other materials to enable smooth transition to business-as-usual, as required, to support project implementations.
• Responsible for conducting Post Implementation Reviews as required in conjunction with local and collaborated business Change functions.
• Responsible for providing professional advice and guidance to project stakeholders on effective project process and methodology.

For further information about this role please contact Matt Austin via matt.austin@herts.police.uk

Additional Advert Information 

 All internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period to apply for this role. 

 Please note - If you qualify as an internal candidate for this role with the force that is advertising then Internal applicants can upload either a CV or the internal role summary form attached to the advert.  

 This vacancy is live to those at risk of redundancy and will remain open to redeployees until a final offer has been agreed with a successful candidate and accepted by them.  

 Redeployees at risk of redundancy will take priority over all other applicants at any point during the recruitment process. If a redeployee does apply and is successful, they will remain on their home force’s terms and conditions. 

 It is recommended that you download and store a copy of the role profile as this will no longer be available once the advert has closed. 

As a Disability Confident leader, we take personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing workplace adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish. If you have a disability and you meet the minimum criteria for the position you are applying for, you will be entitled to an interview under the ‘Offer an Interview Scheme’