Mobilisation Project Manager

Mobilisation Project Manager

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12 Month Fixed-Term Contract | £60,000 - £80,000 + Benefits
Are you an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering complex mobilisation programmes? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where stakeholder engagement, operational readiness and successful service transitions are critica

Our client is a leading provider of essential health, employment and public sector services, supporting millions of people across the UK. Due to continued growth and new contract opportunities, they are seeking an experienced Mobilisation Project Manager to lead the successful setup and implementation of large-scale operational programmes.

The Role

As Mobilisation Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning and delivering end-to-end mobilisation activities for new and existing service contracts. Working across multiple business functions, you will ensure services are operationally ready, compliant and successfully transitioned into business-as-usual delivery.
This is a highly visible role requiring excellent programme management, stakeholder engagement and operational delivery experience.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the mobilisation of new programmes, services and contracts from award through to go-live.
Develop and manage detailed mobilisation plans, governance structures, timelines, risks and dependencies.
Coordinate cross-functional teams including Operations, Technology, HR, Recruitment, Estates, Finance, Training and Compliance.
Manage project budgets, resource planning and milestone delivery.
Establish effective governance, reporting and stakeholder communication frameworks.
Identify and mitigate mobilisation risks, issues and obstacles.
Ensure regulatory, contractual and operational requirements are met before service launch.
Drive operational readiness activities including workforce mobilisation, technology deployment, process implementation and training.
Support successful transition into BAU operations with minimal disruption.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager who has operated within complex, regulated environments and can demonstrate successful mobilisation delivery.
You'll ideally have:
Proven experience delivering large-scale mobilisation, implementation or transition programmes.
Strong project management expertise with experience managing multiple workstreams.
Excellent stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior leadership.
Experience working within public sector, healthcare, employment services, outsourcing, business services or highly regulated sectors.
Strong governance, reporting, budgeting and risk management experience.
Ability to work at pace whilst maintaining attention to detail.
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams across geographical locations.

Desirable Experience

PRINCE2, PMP, MSP or equivalent project management qualification.
Experience mobilising operational or customer-facing services.
Knowledge of government, healthcare, employment, welfare-to-work or outsourced service environments.
Experience delivering change within large, multi-site organisations.

What's on Offer

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 dependent on experience.
12-month Fixed-Term Contract.
Opportunity to lead high-profile mobilisation programmes with significant organisational impact.
Flexible working options. xwzovoh
Collaborative and purpose-driven environment.
Chance to contribute to services that positively impact communities across the UK.
If you have a successful track record of delivering complex mobilisations and are looking for your next challenge, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates