Description

Closing Date: 20-Sep-2024

About the role:
The British Museum is at an exciting phase of its technical development with many older legacy systems currently being updated with new technologies. It is also embarking on its new Masterplan to restore and renovate the Bloomsbury site. This brings many opportunities for development, but also many changes and challenges. We are looking for two Lead Project Managers to help develop the PM function in our IT department and support the Museum’s digital and technology transformation. You will play an essential role by managing a team of IT Project Managers, while delivering a range of IT projects.
You will have the chance to collaborate with stakeholders from various departments within the Museum, spanning from Archives to Website Design, and Facilities Management to Collection Care. In addition, you will supervise a diverse team of Project Managers who are leading numerous initiatives, including software replacements and upgrades, infrastructure improvements, digital/AV interventions, and process optimisations. This role offers a rare opportunity to implement changes in one of the worlds most renowned and esteemed cultural heritage institutions and participate in a community dedicated to preserving the Museum's 260-year tradition of providing free access to the history of the world.
About you:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven project manager who will thrive in a complex and dynamic working environment.
You take pride in successful delivery. The ideal candidate will have a passion for understanding how the organisation works and delivering change in a way that works for the Museum.
You aim to assist your team in guaranteeing the successful completion of both your projects and theirs.
You are highly organised with the ability to manage several ongoing projects in tandem. You will be able to collaborate with numerous stakeholders to plan and manage resources.
You have demonstrated ability to manage and support junior staff through projects to meet timelines and deliverables.
You have a deep understanding of project management practices, and a drive to improve the function while aligning with Museum governance.
You are experienced at working with conflicting timelines and on multiple concurrent projects to meet deadlines.
You have excellent communications skill, both orally and in writing. You will be able to clearly articulate project deliverables, project plans, and project updates through written reports and oral presentations.
You can establish relationships and work effectively across all levels of the organisation. The ideal candidate will also have experience working across various parts of large organisations and will be capable of working with business end-users and technical colleagues to deliver change.
You ensure projects are delivered to agreed time, budget and quality while managing project risks effectively.
Having an interest in history, arts, and culture is a plus. The British Museum is an exciting place to work, and we encourage all our staff to take full advantage of their access.
About the British Museum:
Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.
The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:
Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays
Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out here what benefits a civil service pension provides).
Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections
Interest-free travel, bicycle and rental deposit loans
Professional and personal development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme
Discounts on food and gift shop purchases
Additional details:
For more information about this role, please see the job description.
If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details to bmrecruit@britishmuseum.org.
The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a Museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
The nature of the Museum and the projects undertaken in IT mean working onsite is essential, however we also encourage flexibility that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage around what balance could work for you.
The Museum adheres to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) for pre-employment screening of Civil Servants.