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Contract Programme Manager

Skills
Analytical SkillsDigital ApplicationsMatrixgoldMulti-Disciplinary TeamsPoundProcess OptimizationProject Plans
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • Expert resource management with the ability to direct lead set objectives manage priorities and dependencies mitigate risks and report status updates
  • Experience managing digital and technology programmes and projects
  • Experience in a multi-disciplinary private sector environment with high profile suppliers and stakeholders
  • Strong Project Management framework experience including Agile Scrum and Prince2
  • Proven delivery of large scale multi team projects and programmes
  • Ability to lead diverse teams through direct line management and matrix management
  • Deep working knowledge of agile methods and practices
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills with senior and Board level stakeholders
  • Ability to lead motivate and support teams
  • Ability to produce clear concise reports papers recommendations and proposals
  • Ability to communicate effectively and confidently with internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to manage customer defined third party suppliers to achieve successful outcomes
  • Ability to work in highly complex technical environments and interpret risks and opportunities
  • Willingness to intervene or assist in team activities where needed

Nice to have

  • Leadership
  • Stakeholder focus
  • Analytical thinking
  • Adaptability
  • Collaboration
  • Commercial awareness

Day to day

  • Oversee multiple SCRUM and digital delivery teams to drive coordinated programme output and delivery excellence.
  • Own and maintain the overall roadmap and project plans across several projects while supporting teams and clients to manage dependencies and priorities.
  • Work closely with stakeholders Product Owners and third party partners to resolve blockers capture feedback and ensure successful implementation of digital solutions.
  • Champion agile and project management methods while improving performance optimising processes and reporting progress risks and recommendations to senior stakeholders.