Project Manager

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Your new company

A well-established Wales-based organisation is embarking on a strategic technology transformation programme to replace its existing in-house event management platform. The organisation delivers a wide range of events and engagement activities and is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the selection, implementation and rollout of a modern, scalable solution.This is a hybrid role based in Cardiff, with a minimum of two days per week on-site, although additional attendance may be required at key stages of the project.

Your new role

As Project Manager, you will lead an important systems replacement programme. Working with internal stakeholders, suppliers and third-party partners, you will oversee procurement activity, project planning and delivery, helping to ensure the organisation selects and implements the right solution for its future needs.Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the end-to-end delivery of an event management system replacement project
• Supporting procurement and supplier evaluation processes
• Developing and maintaining project plans, governance and reporting
• Engaging with business stakeholders to capture requirements and define future-state processes
• Managing third-party suppliers and implementation partners
• Coordinating integration considerations with existing membership and learning platforms
• Supporting business readiness, change management and adoption activities
• Developing rollout and implementation plans to ensure a smooth transition to the new platform
• Identifying, managing and mitigating project risks and dependencies

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience delivering technology or business systems implementation projects
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and governance
• Experience with Omni channel services
• Experience managing third-party suppliers and vendors
• Exposure to procurement and system selection processes
• Ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience developing business readiness, change and rollout plans
• Strong planning, organisational and communication skills
• Previous experience delivering event management, membership, CRM, learning management or customer-facing platform projects would be advantageous

What you'll get in return

• Competitive day rate of £400-£500 per day dependent on experience
• Immediate project start
• Hybrid working arrangement with Cardiff-based office attendance
• Opportunity to deliver a highly visible transformation programme

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