Purpose of the post
Leadership of assigned projects including design, negotiation and planning;
Management and delivery of assigned projects within a programme environment;
Development of business cases for assigned projects;
Achievement of individual project objectives and cumulative programme outcomes and targets on time and within allocated resources;
Co-ordination of projects and inter-dependencies across the programme and wider Growth Deal portfolio.
Lead on stakeholder engagement for assigned projects working collaboratively with partners to deliver objectives and benefits.
Responsibility for functions
Manage project budgets, monitoring expenditure and costs against delivered and realised project outputs and wider programme benefits.
Matrix management of staff and resources across project teams including allocation and management of work.
Be responsible for relevant equipment including laptops and mobile phones
Main duties
Low Carbon Energy Programme
project-manage and support the development and delivery of regional energy and decarbonisation projects identified by Ambition North Wales (e.g. the North Wales Growth Deal’s Hydrogen Hub Projects, which are anticipated to help kick-start the hydrogen economy in North Wales)
progress applications for energy and decarbonisation related funding opportunities as required
oversee and lead the development of full business cases for projects
manage and input to relevant Project / Programme Boards as required
work with key regional stakeholders, partners and governments to ensure successful delivery of projects and programmes
establish relationships with cross-border hubs and programmes to support strategic aims and exploit joint investment opportunities;
Project Management
multiple project design and business case completion including negotiation and agreement within assigned programme(s)
manage multiple complex projects through approval and implementation in line with Ambition North Wales project management framework
quality assurance of all project work
provide professional support including quality assurance to other projects within the wider Growth Deal portfolio.
Programme Management
support the co-ordination and oversight of programme management systems and disciplines to industry standard;
collective co-ordination and management of the inter-dependencies across programmes and projects
Programme and Contracts Governance
negotiation and management of contracts
Resource and Risk Management
capital and revenue project budget and grant management
maximise the effective use of resources in the delivery of projects
achievement of any set commercial and income targets
Performance Management
performance management and accountability at project output levels
risk management and accountability at project output levels
Reporting and Accountability
reporting on progress and performance to key stakeholders 
reporting on project and resource planning as required
quality assurance of all data and performance reports
acting as an expert and trusted advisor within the Programme Office
Ambassadorial
acting as an advocate for Ambition North Wales and the region
development and management of effective external relationships at all levels
management of external project communications and public relations
Compliance and Conduct
working to all set policies and procedures and law e.g. financial, equalities, health and safety
demonstrating the highest standards of professional behaviours and values in line with Ambition North Wales’ organisational values.
Special Requirements
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