Project Manager

ABOUT THE JOB

The successful candidate will support the delivery of end to end business projects as per the Police Scotland 2026 Strategy.

They will manage the business through a period of significant development and change by undertaking project management responsibility and ensuring that the project work is delivered on time, within scope budget ensuring that all benefits are realised.

They will establish and build relationships with relevant stakeholders ensuring that they are kept informed of the progress of all relevant projects and any risks, issues or changes are managed through the correct processes.

They will support and encourage an environment of Continuous Improvement and provide Line Management of Business Analysts as required.

ABOUT YOU

You will have attained formal Project Management/ PMO Qualifications (e.g. PRINCE 2).

You will be educated to HND level or equivalent with extended experience as a Programme Manager delivering large, complex, cross functional programmes. OR, in the absence of formal qualifications, relevant working experience is required in order to support familiarisation and on the job training for the role.

You will be personable, pro-active, professional and able to demonstrate full commitment to exceptional customer care and service in all activities.

You will have proven experience as a Project Manager delivering complex, cross functional programmes; experience of financial responsibility for a substantial budget; and experienced in project end to end planning.

You will have experience of managing 'Virtual' teams cross function/cross business and geographies and strong knowledge of the IT/HR delivery lifecycles, associated methodologies and their practical application.

This full time post is temporary for a period of up to 15 months and will require Standard Recruitment Vetting. You will work 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 0900 – 1700.

The following competencies at level 2 will be used for the selection process:

We are emotionally aware

We take ownership

We are collaborative

We deliver, support and inspire

We analyse critically

We are innovative and open minded

BENEFITS

- Competitive salary and guaranteed allowances

- Annual salary increments

- Local Government Pension Scheme

- 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays on appointment

- Wide range of family friendly policies

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Access to range of staff associations

- Scottish Police Recreation Association

- Scottish Police Credit Union

- Cycle to Work Scheme

INTERVIEW GUARANTEE

The Scottish Police Authority / Police Scotland is committed to positive action in the recruitment and selection of people with disabilities. We guarantee an interview to any applicant who has a disability, as defined under the Equality Act 2010, and who meets the essential criteria for the post. Please regard this as an opportunity to let us help you. Tell us of any aspects which could present difficulties and any suggestions for overcoming these.

RESIDENCY AND ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK

Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions. You should also have been resident in the UK for a minimum of three years immediately prior to application.

TO APPLY

Please visit the Police Scotland Career Site for Job Reference Number – 437