Senior Project Information Manager
Location: Birmingham
Project: Midlands Rail Hub
Employment Type: Permanent
We are looking for an experienced and highly capable Senior Project Information Manager to lead the delivery of an exceptional Information Management service across a high-value, complex project.
This is a key leadership role responsible for managing the project Information Management team, ensuring effective information governance, driving digital transformation and supporting the project in delivering its information, quality and digital handover requirements.
The Role
As Senior Project Information Manager, you will work collaboratively with project teams, functional leads, clients and regional Information Management teams to establish and maintain robust information management processes in line with ISO 19650 and organisational best practice.
You will lead the implementation of project information standards, systems and procedures while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency through digitalisation and innovative use of existing technology.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage the project Information Management team, including recruitment, development, training, performance management and retention.
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Develop, agree and communicate project Information Standards, Methods and Procedures in collaboration with the Digital Engineer and Regional Information Management team.
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Establish clear roles and responsibilities for the Information Management function.
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Manage the project's EDMS, typically Asite, ensuring best practice, efficiency and continuous improvement.
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Ensure appropriate information security and access controls are maintained.
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Establish effective project communication and information management systems.
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Coordinate and produce project reporting, including client and system reports.
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Deliver training and ongoing support to project teams on information management systems and processes.
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Manage quality procedures across administrative and document control activities.
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Implement, maintain and support the project's mobile quality management system, preferably Field View.
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Identify and lead opportunities to digitise project processes and improve mobile working capabilities.
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Lead or facilitate the production of the project's digital handover, including system setup, reporting and stakeholder meetings.
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Provide information management system support and training to the procurement team for tender documentation and addenda.
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Establish and manage electronic and hard-copy archiving procedures in accordance with company policy.
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Review project procedures and systems and share lessons learned and best practice with central functions.
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Identify opportunities for further digitalisation, innovation and process improvement.
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Participate in relevant business and functional forums and contribute to the wider Information Management community.
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Undertake additional responsibilities as required by the project.
About You
You will be an experienced Information Management professional with a strong track record of working on high-value and complex projects. You will be confident managing people, engaging with clients and stakeholders, and leading Information Management activities in a demanding project environment.
You will demonstrate:
Experience
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Experience of line managing and developing small teams.
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Experience working on high-value, complex projects.
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Previous experience in a client-facing role.
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Strong technical Information Management capability.
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Proven ability to lead, support, motivate and develop team members.
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Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills.
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A proactive approach to planning, problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Technical Knowledge
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Detailed knowledge of ISO 19650.
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Strong understanding of quality management systems.
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Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, Word and Teams.
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Expert knowledge of collaboration and Electronic Document Management Systems, preferably Asite.
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Knowledge and practical experience of digital handover processes.
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Experience implementing and supporting mobile quality management systems, preferably Field View.
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Confident use of mobile technology, including tablets and smartphones.
What You'll Bring
We are looking for someone who can combine strong Information Management expertise with effective people leadership. You will be comfortable operating strategically while remaining close enough to project delivery to identify issues, implement practical solutions and drive improvements.
Your ability to influence stakeholders, develop your team and embed consistent information management practices will be critical to the success of the project.
If you are an experienced Information Management professional looking for an opportunity to take a leading role on a complex project and drive digital and information management excellence, we would like to hear from you.
About Us
Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.
Certainty, reliability, quality - this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.
As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know if you would like to opt in to this scheme and let us know if you require any adjustments for the interview process.
We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email [email protected]
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About Us
Laing O'Rourke are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.
Certainty, reliability, quality - this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.
As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know if you would like to opt in to this scheme and let us know if you require any adjustments for the interview process.
We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need the application form in an alternative format or you would like to know more about our recruitment process, please email [email protected]
