Project Manager

Are you passionate about driving projects that streamline business systems and processes to ensure colleagues can provide critical services to our tenants to the highest possible standard? If so, we’re seeking a Project Manager to join our Technology & Transformation on a permanent basis, leading a portfolio of business-critical change projects throughout the entire project management lifecycle, with a focus on system replacement / digital transformation projects.

Matrix managing a range of internal and external resources and working with stakeholder across our organisation, you’ll scope the vision, strategy and roadmap for key projects and manage their delivery to ensure they are impactful, timely and within budget. Importantly, you’ll also ensure a smooth transition from project to business as usual, ensuring that project impact is embedded and sustainable.

As we embark upon the delivery of our new Corporate Plan 2025-2030, there couldn't be a better time to join us and contribute to the successful delivery of our transformational corporate strategy. Interested? Please read on to find out who we’re looking for.

Our ideal candidate? We’re seeking a seasoned Project Manager who acts with professionalism and integrity, who brings a people-focussed approach to the projects they deliver. You’ll also demonstrate the following:

• You’ll hold a professional qualification (Prince2, Agile, APMP or similar) with hands-on experience of managing business change projects through the entire project lifecycle, on-time and within budget.
• You’ve strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with project resources and executive sponsors.
• You’ve the ability to maintain clear and concise communication throughout the project life cycle and when required, the ability to influence others and secure co-operation or ‘buy-in’.
• Finally, our Projects Team embrace change; you should be ready to challenge existing approaches, identify opportunities and suggest improvements that will lead to more effective and efficient ways of working, not only in the delivery of projects but all aspects of work!

To maintain visibility with customers and strong working relationships across our organisation, the successful candidate should expect to work from a Midland Heart site 3 days per week.

Who are Midland Heart? We’re a large and ambitious housing organisation providing more people an affordable place to call home. We welcome people from every walk of life, at every stage of their career. We expect a lot from our people but in return you can be assured of a great place to work, where you will be well rewarded and where great people are able to succeed. Whether you want to build your career with us, or use your experience to move on, we’re here to develop your potential.

We are proud to say we have recently been named in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, within the Big Organisations category (The Times).

Interested? Please click "Candidate Information" below for a full Role Profile. Applying is easy - simply register on our candidate portal and submit a CV and a cover letter explaining how your experience and skills meet the requirements of the role.

We reserve to right to cease recruitment activity should an appointment be made prior to the stated closing date.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss any adjustments you might need in order to be successful in this role.