Programme Manager
Duration - 6 Months
Location - Warwick / Wokingham / Remote
Summary
Our client, a leading utilities organisation, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Programme Manager to join their Programme Delivery team within the Transformation and Major Projects division. As a Programme Manager, you will be part of a flexible central pool of Programme and Project professionals, providing support for major deliveries across NESO (generic placeholder).
The successful candidate will be assigned to a programme in the NESO portfolio, responsible for supporting its initiation or path back to green. These postings typically last for a period of 6 to 9 months. Your role will encompass all aspects of programme management, including Planning, Risks, Dependencies, and Reporting. Flexibility and adaptability in work assignments will be crucial.
This position is available for full-time or part-time applicants, with flexibility in working arrangements including hybrid work options. You can choose to be based in Wokingham or Warwick.
Key Accountabilities:
* Preparation and maintenance of the Programme Plan, providing regular progress reports
* Designing and leading the programme's governance arrangements, ensuring high-quality materials for programme and executive governance
* Managing the programme's budget, monitoring expenditure and costs against delivered and realised benefits
* Allocating skills and resources to individual workstreams
* Ensuring delivery of products and services meet the required standards of quality, time, and budget
* Managing communications with stakeholders and contributing to the Communications Plan
* Managing dependencies and interfaces between projects
* Identifying and managing risks and issues at a programme level, collaborating closely with third-party partners, the IT team, and other key stakeholders
* Overseeing the holistic delivery of business change, including changes to people, processes, and technology
* Managing an effective Programme Management Office
* Reporting programme progress at regular intervals
* Acting as the first point of escalation for Contract Management of the primary third-party (if being utilised) delivery partner
About You:
* Proven experience delivering transformational change in strategically focused projects
* Experience delivering change in operationally critical environments
* Familiarity with both waterfall and agile methodologies
* Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
* Good knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring, and controlling programmes
* Proficiency in budgeting and resource allocation procedures
* Ability to work with and challenge senior executive stakeholders when required
Join our client's team and be part of their transformative journey. Apply now to contribute to their continued success.
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