Newham Council - Programme Manager

Posted 10 April 2024
Salary £660 - £663 per day
LocationNewham
Job type Temporary
Discipline Interim
ReferenceLORNA_1712763328
Contact NameLorna Burner

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Interim Programme Manager to lead transformation and business change programmes across their organisation.

In this role, you'll oversee the direct management of projects within their delivery function, collaborating closely with service teams and senior stakeholders. Their projects aim to enhance outcomes for Newham's residents while ensuring the council's financial sustainability through revenuegrowth and cost-saving measures.

We welcome candidates with experience in managing programmes in local government who are well versed in leading service change projects that improve services for residents and deliver savings. This role demands a solid grasp of programme and project methodologies, along with a track record of successfully delivering projects from inception to fruition. We're looking for team members who are:

* Self-starters with high levels of motivation

* Collaborative individuals who thrive in diverse teams

* Skilled in influencing senior stakeholders

* Proficient in managing Project Managers or Project Support Officers

* Well-versed in both agile and Prince2 methodologies

* Enthusiastic about service design approaches that prioritise people-centric service delivery

* Experienced in navigating complexities within organizations

* Capable of engaging service delivery teams in change

* Quick learners who can grasp and interpret complex information

* Committed to delivering tangible outcomes for Newham's residents

* Eager to listen to and understand diverse perspectives and voices

You'll also demonstrate a proven ability to deliver positive change impacts, with tangible evidence of project benefits in either public or private sector environments.

If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.