Programme Manager - EU Exit Programme

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Who Speclialist Work With Programme Senior Responsible owner, Programme management team, programme office, project managers. What Specialists Work On The specialist will lead and pro-actively manage a multi-disciplinary team of portfolio, project and agile specialists on behalf of the Programme Senior Responsible owner. The specialist will work alongside the Programme Management Team to plan and track the programme plan giving direction and challenging when needed. The specialist will manage the interdependencies and impacts across the programme including identifying opportunities and alternatives to improve the performance of the programme and report on programme health and establish a culture of data driven decision-making. The specialist will work with the Project and Programme Management Office to ensure governance and controls are fit-for-purpose. Where the Work Takes Place Concept House, Cardiff Road, Newport, South Wales. NP10 8QQ Early Market Engagement Working Arrangements Onsite 5 days a week Work Location Concept House, Cardiff Road, Newport, South Wales. NP10 8QQ Security Clearance SC clearance or willingness to participate in vetting procedure. Additional T&Cs Skills & Experience Proven capability in planning, monitoring and controlling complex programmes and projects Proven capability in managing stakeholders’ expectations; experienced at facilitating discussions across high risk and complex matters and balancing priorities Proven capability in actively addressing risks, issues and dependencies Working experience of procurement process and negotiation with third parties (RFI, RFT and ITT process, selection and bid process management) Sound knowledge of project and programme delivery methodologies: waterfall and agile Fully skilled in MS Office suite (Outlook, Project, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Visio) Must have 12 months + experience within government Must have at least 5 years + project / programme management experience Must be able to demonstrate evidence of delivery of change Must have experience in operational and change projects / programmes, within portfolios of up to £10m Must be able to solve and unblock issues between teams or departments at the highest level Must be able to optimise the delivery flow of teams; lead a continual planning process in a very complex environment and identify dependencies in plans across services and coordinate delivery Must be able to communicate effectively across organisational, technical and political boundaries and manage all stakeholder expectations Nice to Haves Preparation of business cases and GDS related documentation. No. of Specialists to Evaluate 3 Cultural Fit Criteria Is able to work interactively with direct team members and others within IPO including third party suppliers Is able to be transparent and collaborative when making decisions Is able to embed a no-blame culture and encourage people to learn from their mistakes Is able to coach others, providing guidance and support as they move through the lifecycle phases Is able to identify innovative ways to unblock issues Assessment Method Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 65% Cultural fit 15% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers Budget range £675