Job Description
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.
Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for driving successful IT implementations? We have an exciting opportunity for an 18-month fixed term contract to project manage the implementation of the MHR iTrent HR & Payroll Application for Bath & North East Somerset Council.
About the Role: As the Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the end-to-end implementation of the new iTrent system. Your responsibilities will include:
- Collaborating with internal stakeholders, external consultants, and third-party vendors to ensure a seamless transition.
- Overseeing the data cleanse process to ensure accurate and reliable data migration.
- Coordinating the implementation of a new iTrent instance within the cloud, working directly with application vendor Midland HR.
- Facilitating communication and collaboration between Council employees and project teams.
- Monitoring project progress, identifying risks, and implementing mitigation strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Leadership: Lead the project team through all phases of the implementation, from planning to post-go-live support.
- Stakeholder Management: Engage with key stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives.
- Data Migration: Oversee data cleansing activities and ensure data integrity during migration.
- Cloud Implementation: Work closely with IT, HR Operations, Financial Systems and MHR to set up the new iTrent instance within the cloud.
- Risk Management: Identify and address project risks promptly.
- Collaboration: Foster effective collaboration among internal teams, consultants, and third parties.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure the successful delivery of the iTrent system on time and within budget.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Proven experience as a Project Manager in IT implementations.
- Familiarity with HR & Payroll systems, preferably iTrent.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
- Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is desirable.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a dynamic team driving digital transformation.
- Contribute to the modernisation of HR and payroll processes.
- Gain exposure to cutting-edge cloud technologies.
Your main place of work will be the award-winning, modern Civic Centre in Keynsham, halfway between Bath and Bristol, easily accessible via car or public transport, with a train station 5 minutes’ walk away.
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Lee Archer, Financial Systems & Development Manager, Lee_Archer@bathnes.gov.uk 01225 394267
Interview date: TBA
About Bath & North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity
We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW