Full and part time work patterns considered

The role of project manager is wide ranging and varied. Work streams may include, careers promotion, research and development, training interventions development, engagement and partnership development with key stakeholders.

Main Duties/Responsibilities

1. Delivery of objectives associated to individual projects (App. 1.)

2. To research and analyse training and standards issues on a national and regional basis

3. To develop training and standards proposals taking account of national and regional differences and requirements.

4. To present proposals in written, oral and visual format to a wide range of audiences, at all levels, on a one to one or group basis.

5. To negotiate and develop partnership agreements to deliver cost effective and efficient training and standards solutions and to manage the delivery performance of these.

6. To develop and implement plans to ensure achievement of the key responsibilities associated with allocated project area.

7. To monitor and implement the progress of the achievement of project objectives and make appropriate corrective action where necessary.

8. To develop and manage project budgets and report on performance.

9. To develop streams of non-levy funding, grant aiding and partnership opportunities.

10. To ensure that the risks to health and safety of all those associated with the Division are assessed and that the necessary preventative and protective measures are taken.

11. To represent the CITB NI on internal/external committees/meetings throughout the UK and Ireland.

12. To assist the Director to develop, implement and monitor the organisation strategy, operational plans, budgets and Balanced Score Cards.

13. To maintain currency of management competence and knowledge of relevant issues affecting the industry and the role of project manager.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualified to a degree level (or equivalent) in a subject relevant to the post.
• 1 years’ experience of Project Management; planning and monitoring, drawing and analysing information from range of partners, using standard templates, presenting progress updates / issues / reports
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent communicator with high level oral, written and presentation skills
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to work as part of a team or under own initiative in order to meet tight deadlines
• Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organisation
• Building and maintaining effective business networks.
• High level of competency in the use of Microsoft Office suite including, SharePoint, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook Email & Diary
• Valid driving licence and access to transport

Personal Commitments

• Attendance at a range of locations within the UK and Ireland
• Attendance may also be required on a regular basis outside normal office hours.