Programme Manager

My clients' current model of outsourcing transaction HR, finance and procurement is up for renewal in the coming years and they require an experienced programme manager on a temporary basis.

They are entering into a strategic discovery phase of work where they will be seeking to better understand the feasibility, requirements, costs and options for Second Generation BSS in order to progress to a Strategic Outline Business Case.

Representing the HR division, you will be working as part of a focused team to establish the strategic ambition and high level opportunities for Second Generation BSS. You will ensure programmes deliver their intended outcomes and benefits.

You will be experienced with the BPO process and the challenges that may arise. Ideally you would have experience within HR or large scale resourcing.

Essential for the role will be strong internal and external stakeholder management. Holding SC or CTC clearance would also be highly desirable.

The role will be offered hybrid with a minimum of 2 days required in the office per week with the remainder can be remote.

You will lead and manage the teams working on the programme and all the projects within it, including the project managers to provide quality outputs to time, quality and cost that enable programmes to achieve their outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Champion and implement effective programme delivery, supporting the vision to attain a world–class transformation function
• Manage communication and engagement with programme stakeholders, developing and maintaining strategic relationships and working in partnership to resolve problems
• Provide overall direction and leadership for the programme and project delivery teams in scope of the role
• Build and sustain capacity and capability within the programme and project teams to deliver the programme
• Manage programme team resources, ensuring they are tasked effectively to deliver programme outcomes
• Ensure delivery of programme and project outcomes and benefits
• Lead the programme, including set–up, management and delivery, ensuring that the programme delivers and meets all TD processes, standards and reporting requirements
• Identify, manage and resolve risks, track and manage costs and benefits, provide reports as required, and ensure all outputs meet professional standards set by the portfolio office
• Describe the purpose and intended outcomes of the programme to a wide variety of stakeholders ensuring that key messages are understood and recognised
• Own the programme business case
• Monitor programme cost and financial requirements and ensure compliance with schemes of delegation
• Develop solutions as necessary to ensure programme outcomes and key benefits are delivered. This may range from workshops, meetings and the production of key artefacts

Your experience

• Experience of senior leadership within a complex change portfolio
• Influencing negotiating with, and providing challenge to board–level stakeholders
• Working effectively with risk within a complex supply chain, assuring quality & delivering value for money
• Building and leading teams in a large complex organisation
• Managing complex programmes

The contract will be a minimum or 7 months with potential for extension. The rate offered for the role will be GBP850 – GBP950 per day inside of IR35.

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