JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE RUGBYFIRST PROJECT MANAGER (12 Month Role)
DEPARTMENT IT
REPORTS TO HEAD OF IT (Rob Mackmurdie)
NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB
The role of RugbyFirst Project Manager is to establish and ensure the effective provision of a full range of project management tasks for a major RFU Project whilst ensuring effective working relationships at all times with colleagues, clubs and constituent bodies, consultants, and suppliers.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Manage the continuing development and implementation of the RugbyFirst (RF) project alongside other projects as required, embracing affiliated clubs, Constituent Bodies, Referee Societies and all operational centres.
2. Development and management of supplier relationships.
3. Managing the day to day operation of RF in accordance with agreed objectives and performance targets.
4. Critically assess any proposed development solutions from the software supplier and analyse their appropriateness to the original set of requirements in context of how the users conduct their daily business. It should be borne in mind that if there is the opportunity to improve an existing business practice, this should be discussed with the RF Project Board.
5. Develop a training strategy to allow maximum return on the investment made in the development and deployment of the applications.
6. Provide weekly project plan updates to the Project Sponsor, highlighting any areas of concern and providing details of how the project can be brought back on track.
7. Offer a single point of contact between the RFU and the software supplier(s) and plan, co-ordinate and, where applicable, manage the business users in any project tasks identified as being their responsibility to complete.
8. Assist with the preparation of test scripts to assist the users with their user acceptance testing.
9. With the assistance of the Head of IT, manage the project budget.
10. Formally manage and maintain documentation of all change control requests, ensuring they are brought to the timely attention of the Project Sponsor so that they are accurately prioritised and added into the project development timetable with a minimum of delay and any additional funding required can be sought at the earliest opportunity.
11. Provide the users with a comprehensive new release report which details all functionality additions and enhancements.
12. Maintain a test system and regularly update the test database to ensure its integrity is preserved.
13. Maintain user documentation in line with the current version of the live software.
14. Administration: including the minuting and arranging of meetings, inviting attendees, etc.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
The job holder is accountable for:
1. Design, plan, budget and implement action plans to achieve the agreed objectives
LIMITS OF AUTHORITY
1. Signatory Powers for Contracts and Agreements: Nil
2. Capital Expenditure Authorisation: Nil
3. Cheque Signatory Powers: Nil
4. Appointment and Dismissal: None
PERSON SPECIFICATION
JOB TITLE RUGBYFIRST PROJECT MANAGER
DEPARTMENT IT
REPORTS TO HEAD OF IT (Rob Mackmurdie)
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Candidates should be educated to degree level standard or above
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
• Must be expert in managing IT project management cycle
• Must have good strategic planning and management experience, and an ability to contribute effectively to commercial and business plans.
• Must be able to demonstrate credible competence in people management.
• Will be effective in leading others and able to work as part of a team – whether it be project based; with own staff or with peer management group.
• Competent in selection and management of 3rd party suppliers.
BACKGROUND:
• Personal circumstances must allow the candidate to work extended hours during times of peak activity, including some weekends during the operating season.
• Will live within convenient travelling distance of the stadium.
• Will preferably already have an interest in sport including rugby union and an awareness of the structure and operation of the game in England.
SKILLS & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
• Must demonstrate the highest professional standards of operation and service.
• Must be “customer focused” and with an understanding of “client” requirements and orientation towards service of others.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with employees from all parts of the company, and able to present a highly professional image when representing the Company.
• Must have excellent communication skills, verbal and written, and be able to present plans and proposals effectively.
• Must be able to take the initiative when addressing problems.
• Must demonstrate a thorough approach to work, able to organise him/herself and others effectively, possessing good time management skills.
• Will demonstrate a high degree of personal motivation and be driven by personal and team achievement.
• Will possess confidence in his/her own abilities and convey an authoritative manner.
• Must have the stamina and perseverance to cope with heavy workloads.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
JOB TITLE RUGBYFIRST PROJECT MANAGER
DEPARTMENT IT
REPORTS TO HEAD OF IT (Rob Mackmurdie)
JOB GRADE 4
SALARY: c. £40,000 per annum
PAY FREQUENCY: Monthly
HOURS OF WORK: 37 hours per week. Plus additional as required.
9.00 am to 5.30 pm (Monday to Thursday)
9.00 am to 5.00pm (Friday)
1 hour rest break
NOTICE ENTITLEMENT: 3 months
BENEFITS:
HOLIDAYS: 25 days per annum, plus 8 public holidays
Rises to 30 days per annum, plus public holidays after 10 years service.
PENSION: Contributory scheme. Eligible to join after 3 months service.
Contributions age under 25 - 2% employee 4% company
Contributions age 25 - 34 - 3% employee 6% company
Contributions age 35 - 44 - 4% employee 8% company
Contributions age 45+- 5% employee 10% company
LIFE ASSURANCE: 4 times salary
SICK PAY: Up to 17 weeks per annum at base salary
PERMANENT HEALTH
INSURANCE: 50% of base salary in event of permanent disability preventing work.
PRIVATE HEALTH CARE: Group health scheme. 50% employer subsidy
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME
FITNESS CENTRE: Free use of National Fitness Centre in Stadium
STAFF DISCOUNT: Discounts off merchandise in The Rugby Store and lifestyle savings through “portfolio” RFU employee benefits
INTERNATIONAL MATCH TICKETS: Privileged purchase of tickets to major internationals (currently 4 per game)
CAR PARKING Free |
