Senior Project Manager

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Job description

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to lead the procurement and implementation of our new Learning Management System at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG).

About the role

We are embarking on a project to procure and implement a Learning Management System (LMS) to deliver all RCOG educational activity to our members. RCOG eLearning is a key membership benefit, and also supports O&G doctors preparing for their MRCOG examinations with revision resources. Investing in a new education LMS platform will provide the College with the digital transformational activity required for greater global usage and growth, and ultimately a transformation that would enable RCOG education to be beyond the digital offering of any competitor.

As our Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for all project management activities including project planning, estimating workloads, developing schedules, analysing risks to the project, responding to changes in project scope, maintaining, managing, and delegating resources effectively and ensuring that the project meets the quality standards. You will also be expected to establish best practice processes and documentation with regards to the effective delivery of digital projects, ensuring these are integrated into the wider PMO guidance and effectively disseminated to all departments across the College.

About you

As the ideal candidate you will have:

Prince 2/Agile Project Management qualification or equivalent course or experience
Relevant Project Management experience, across a variety of projects
Good understanding of digital platforms and development and integration processes
Basic technical knowledge of system structures and software development
Experience using Prince2 and Agile development methodologies e.g. SCRUM
Experience of business analysis, system procurement, process review and implementation

Our culture and benefits

As a key member of the team, you will be located in our brand-new offices in London Bridge. We offer a friendly, values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:

Agile and flexible working
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and office closure from 25 December to 1 January
Up to 10% employer pension contribution after probation
Enhanced occupational Maternity, Adoption, and Shared Parental leave policies
Interest-free bike, season ticket and technology loans after probation
Tailored Learning and Development and study leave
Affinity staff networks
Free lunch (onsite only)
Employee Support Service counselling
Life Assurance Scheme

Please note, RCOG offices are based in London Bridge, but due to Covid-19, home working will currently be required.

For a full list of the benefits we offer please visit our careers site.

To apply, please visit our website via the Apply button, to download the full Job Description.

Closing date: 10.00am on Friday 10 December 2021

Interview date: Wednesday 15 December

We believe that diverse teams will deliver the best outcomes for women's healthcare and we strive to be an inclusive employer. We are therefore looking for candidates whose backgrounds, experience and identity enhance the diversity of our existing team. We are particularly encouraging applications from underrepresented groups at the College such as those from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and those with a disability.

[We are only accepting applicants with a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa]

About us

The RCOG is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women's health care across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women's health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area, supporting 16,000 members in the UK and internationally. We are a values-led organisation placing high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust at the centre of all we do.