Project Manager

Are you passionate about delivering value to an organisation that positively contributes to society by helping people in later life? Are you excited about working with the latest technologies? Do you want a role that provides responsibility, autonomy, and the ability to have influence? If the answer is yes, Anchor has the perfect opportunity for you.

Anchor is the largest provider of specialist housing and care for people in later life in England, employing more than 9,000 people throughout England. We provide more than 60,000 homes for people who love living in later life and are a trusted care provider with more than 100 care homes. 

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join our business as part of a 5-year board led business transformation. We are looking to build an overall team of 13 PMs split into two, each reporting to one of two Lead Project Managers. Each Project Manager can be responsible for 1-3 projects at a time with varying budgets ranging up to £1m.

Knowledge and experience:

• 5 years+ broad experience in managing multiple projects
• Managing service providers/suppliers in an outsourced environment in a project management capacity.
• Managing business change and transformation challenges.
• Knowledge of PRINCE2
• Comprehensive understanding of project management practices and techniques
• Comprehensive knowledge of a broad range of technologies and services e.g. data and networks, IT integrations, servers, storage, virtualisation, and transformation, desktop technologies, application, and services rollout to users, etc.
• Comprehensive knowledge of IT governance and quality assurance.

Key responsibilities

• The Project Manager is responsible for delivering projects under their management, ensuring that they deliver to their scope on time and within budget.
• You'll be working closely with a team of Business Analysts and SMEs across the business in leading projects that deliver solutions and clearly defined organisational benefits.

Interview Process

1. Teams call and presentation
2. Offer!

As one of England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people, we’re able to negotiate great deals and benefits for our people. Here are just a few of the things you’ll get when you work with Anchor.

• Exclusive discounts on high-street shopping

• 20% off mobile phone contracts

• Cashback on dental and medical expenses

• Discounted Private Medical rates

Click here to find out more about our full benefits and wellbeing package (the link is https://anchorbeingwell.co.uk  )