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Join Samaritans as a Technical Project Manager and drive technology projects that make a real difference in suicide prevention.
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Salary £52000 - £53000
Location Ewell, Surrey, UK - Hybrid
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Expires Expires at anytime
At Samaritans, we are dedicated to reducing suicide and supporting individuals in crisis. As a recognized leader in suicide prevention, our work is more vital than ever. We are inviting an experienced Technical Project Manager to join our Information Systems Team and play a pivotal role in managing technical projects that span across our central services, over 200 branches, and virtual hubs. This is an opportunity to contribute to a cause that saves lives every day, using your technical expertise to enhance our outreach capabilities.
- Manage a range of technology projects that are crucial to our central services and branch network.
- Drive improvements in project management and delivery.
- Collaborate with a variety of stakeholders to deliver new, exciting services.
- Coordinate technical teams to establish new branches and hubs.
- Proven track record in delivering technology projects on time and within scope.
- Strong project management skills.
- Effective collaboration and stakeholder management abilities.
- Experience managing supplier relationships.
- Commitment to our ethos through supportive and empowering management.
- Proficiency in change management, innovation, and technology advancement.
- Capability to test new systems, perform risk assessments, and comply with regulations.
To apply for this transformative role, please upload your CV and a cover letter detailing your motivation and relevant experience. Applications will be accepted until the closing date, so be sure to express your interest promptly.
We are Samaritans, an organisation committed to suicide prevention. We are looking for a Technical Project Manager to support our Information Systems Team managing technical projects and supplier relationships. You’ll manage technology projects across Samaritans central services, 200+ branches and virtual hubs. You’ll be critical to our ambitious plans in the progression of technology to help us be there for those who need us across multi-technical channels.
The role entails driving improvements in project management and delivery of multiple concurrent information technology related projects, including but not limited to our Samaritans Listening Centre, our Service Desk system, Asset Management, and our Staff telephony system. You’ll work alongside various stakeholders to support them deliver exciting and new services, including further developing the ability of volunteering at home, project management and delivery of new Halo ITSM service desks at all organisational levels, and coordinate multiple technical teams to deliver new branches and hubs across all systems as part of our ambitious Service Expansion Programme.
Job requirements include a proven record of delivering technology projects against agreed targets and timescales. You will be responsible for Project Management of technological projects, Collaboration with teams and stakeholders, Managing relationships with a portfolio of suppliers, Supportive and empowering line management in line with Samaritans ethos, Monitor and report on the progress of project deliverables, Change Management, Innovation and advancement of technologies, Testing new systems and technology utilising risk assessments and understanding regulations.
We offer competitive salaries, flexible and hybrid working to suit your needs, family-friendly policies, 28 days annual leave inclusive of wellbeing days and a matched pension contribution up to 5%. You’ll have a structured induction and ongoing projects, secondments & learning opportunities. We also have colleague-led affinity groups made up of people with shared identities. Your health and wellbeing is our priority. We have a staff community of Mental Health First Aiders, a Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme. You’ll have free subscriptions to Headspace & Perkbox.
To apply, please upload your CV and provide a cover letter (2 pages maximum) tailored around your motivations for applying and your skills and experience in relation to the job outline. This role will close for applications at midnight on Sunday 1st September.
