Job Description

This opportunity is only open to applicants who are currently 'Priority Movers'. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered.

The post is based in Revenue Scotland’s newly established Change Portfolio function, responsible for the implementation of New Devolved Taxes and other change initiatives across the organisation.

The post holder will be responsible for leading the delivery of change from pre- initiation to implementation, ensuring adherence to PPM best practice. The post holder will be responsible for managing staff within a project context and may have line management responsibilities for at least one member of staff.

The Project Manager is responsible for the scoping, planning, delivery, risk management and the quality of products and outputs of the project/s. The post holder will engage with internal and external stakeholders to establish requirements and manage deliverables for specific projects and work-streams within the portfolio to ensure the safe landing of change within Revenue Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Lead on a range of projects and work-streams using appropriate project management methodologies, tools, and techniques to deliver outcomes to time, quality, and cost.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams and set priorities for yourself and others to deliver outcomes in line with project and programme objectives.
• Support overall portfolio delivery and facilitate effective decision making through collation of plans and managing risks and dependencies in conjunction with other areas of the portfolio and through adherence to the authorised framework.
• Lead on collation of options appraisals to support project, programme and portfolio deliverables and objectives, providing a strong evidence base for decisions through comprehensive and accurate analysis and robust recommendations.
• Create, manage, and maintain all required project artefacts to support delivery.
• Identify, categorise, and assess risks to delivery and plan required mitigating actions to deliver against time, cost and quality criteria.
• Plan and deliver a robust programme of stakeholder engagement to ensure required collaboration has taken place to support delivery.

Qualifications

Project Managers should have or be closely working towards a professional level qualification, such as APM’s PMQ, PMI’s PMP and Axelos’ Prince 2.

Experience:

This is a key role within Revenue Scotland’s newly established Change Portfolio function. The post holder must have:

• A proven ability to successfully manage and deliver projects / programmes to required time, cost, and quality requirements adhering to PPM best practice and SG’s Programme and Project Management Principles.

Working Pattern

This role is a permanent level transfer position.

Our standard hours are 35 hours per week, we offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options. Our hybrid working principles require you to attend your assigned office, Victoria Quay, Edinburgh at least 2/3 days each month. Our hybrid approach supports a blend of home and workplace working, this should be agreed with the line manager to achieve the right balance between collaboration, in-person engagement and flexibility. You can also work from our Glasgow hub office if required.

How to apply

Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantive B3 grade employees.

Please submit a statement outlining your suitability for the role, relevant skills and experience, and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).

Vacancies close at 23:59pm on Sunday 31 May

Selection Process

All applicants will be invited to an informal discussion. There will be no formal testing or assessment.

Discussions are expected to be scheduled for w/c tbc.

Further Information

Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.

Please contact John Mcvey for further information on this role: John.mcvey@revenue.scot