Senior IT Business Analyst / Project Manager

Plymouth Community Homes is all about people. With a great workforce we deliver good quality, well-managed and well-maintained homes.
We know that our staff make things happen, and our high standards mean that we ask a lot of our staff. Qualifications, competency and experience must be complemented by qualities like flexibility, enthusiasm, willingness to grasp opportunities as they arise, together with a passion to succeed. So expect ongoing career development, team support and a working culture that strives for excellence.

As such we are looking to recruit to the following position/s:

Job Title: Senior IT Business Analyst / Project Manager
Location: Princess Court
Salary: £38,750 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Employee Type: 12 month Fixed Term Contract
Job Ref No: PCH/2012/144

The Senior IT Business Analyst / Project Manager is responsible for leading a significant transformation project to analyse and review the functionality of the organisations existing Repairs Management System, and then to manage the process of specifying and implementing a replacement system.

The principal functions of the role include:
Manage and lead a major transformation project having a direct impact on the successful operation of the entire organisation.
Analysis and review of existing business systems, services and processes.
The successful design and development of services and systems as part of the PCH IT programme in line with corporate aims, objectives and values.
Application of recognised techniques for systems analysis, requirements definition, solutions design and all associated documentation.

This post is not suitable for job share.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Rob Dixon on .

Closing Date: 14/12/2012 @ 1700 hours
Short listing date: WC 17/12/2012
Interview Date: 14&15/01/2013

If you believe you have the skills and aptitude for these/this challenging role/s, please see our website, URL removed for full information about the role/s and to download an application pack or to complete an application form online. Alternatively contact the Human Resources department on , 388069 or 389791 to request a pack. Please quote the job reference number.

We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background.

Skills Required
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Skills / Abilities

Confident leading major projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.
Confidence and initiative to lead and manage major projects from initiation to completion.
Active listening skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to organise, facilitate and deliver requirement gathering and stakeholder engagement workshops.
Ability to quickly understand the business issues and data challenges of the organisation and industry.

Qualifications Required
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Bachelors degree or equivalent.
Recognized business analysis qualification.
PRINCE2 Practitioner or similar.

Keywords
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Senior Analyst, Project Manager, Systems, PCH IT programme