Overview
The Programme Manager for Business Change and Transformation will provide senior leadership for a significant transformation programme. Working in a hybrid model, the manager will mobilise delivery, establish effective governance, and foster relationships necessary for implementing strategic priorities. This role is critical in ensuring the coherence of outcomes across various projects and workstreams, ultimately driving executive confidence in the programme's success.
Responsibilities
- Translate strategic priorities into a coherent programme roadmap and mobilisation plan.
- Establish programme governance, reporting, assurance, and decision-making frameworks.
- Lead integrated planning for projects, resources, risks, and benefits.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with Directors and stakeholders.
- Challenge progress constructively while ensuring accountability among senior owners.
- Direct project management and business analysis activities effectively.
- Oversee risks and issues within the programme, intervening when necessary.
- Provide executive-level reporting focused on outcomes and decision pathways.
Requirements
- Extensive experience leading large-scale business-change or transformation programmes.
- Proven governance, assurance, and senior stakeholder management skills.
- Experience in mobilising programmes from a low baseline or recovering stalled initiatives.
- Strong credibility in politically sensitive and complex public service environments.
- Experience in local government is strongly preferred.
- MSP training or equivalent programme management expertise is desirable.