About this role
We're responsible for protecting the financial futures of over half a million people , that’s around 1 in 10 people in Scotland.
If you’re looking for meaningful work, a supportive environment and a career with purpose, you’ll find it at the SPPA.
Our office is based in Tweedbank in the Scottish Borders, the train station is a short two minute walk away and offers regular services to and from Edinburgh Waverley, making it a convenient and well connected location for commuters.
The surrounding area offers access to green space, walking routes and a strong sense of local community, supporting wellbeing both in and outside of work.
Our modern office building is designed to support flexible and collaborative working, with spaces for teamwork, quiet focus and hybrid working. Colleagues benefit from a comfortable, welcoming environment that reflects our commitment to wellbeing and inclusion.
The Delivery Manager will be accountable for the successful delivery of the SPPA Records Management Solution Project, ensuring effective coordination of project activities, stakeholders, suppliers and governance arrangements.
Reporting to the Data Protection and Information Governance Manager, the postholder will lead delivery across multiple workstreams, including implementation of the Scottish Government Nexus electronic records management system, information governance improvements, G:Drive information reduction activity and alignment with Scottish Government digital programmes. The Delivery Manager will be responsible for maintaining delivery momentum, managing risks and dependencies, and ensuring the project delivers its intended business, compliance and operational outcomes.
The project includes preparation for, and implementation of, the Scottish Government Nexus electronic records management system, development of an organisational file plan, structured information reduction activity, and delivery of associated change management, training and adoption activities.
The Delivery Manager will work across business areas, Information Asset Owners, Digital and IT colleagues, Scottish Government stakeholders and suppliers to coordinate delivery and realise project benefits.
- Lead delivery of the Records Management Solution Project using Agile and PRINCE2 methodologies
- Coordinate delivery across multiple workstreams, including Nexus implementation, information reduction and change activities
- Develop and maintain project plans, RAID logs, milestone tracking, governance reporting and change control processes
- Engage Information Asset Owners, business stakeholders and system providers to define file plans, retention requirements and information governance controls
- Ensure project aligns with existing Scottish Government programmes and information management best practices
- Implement records management policies, procedures and governance arrangements to support compliance and operational effectiveness
- Monitor risks, benefits realisation, adoption measures and delivery performance to ensure successful transition to business as usual ownership
- Lead and influence cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders, building records management capability, driving collaboration and ensuring delivery within agreed timescales, budgets and resources
This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities, and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the grade of the job, in discussion with the manager
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