Job Description

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 partnerAbout 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 requiredJoin our client's team and be part of their transformative journey. Apply now to contribute to their continued success.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Our client is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

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