Award of Scottish Government - Interim Manager Framework - FOM Lead - Ranked Solution

Tender description

• This assignment will require taking a Full Business Case (FBC) for Agricultural Reform through approvals by Oct 2027, a critical element of the future of agricultural support. It will build upon work already completed in the Agricultural Reform Programme to define the Agricultural Reform Strategy and associated future operating model for delivery of support.• Develop and maintain the programme's benefits management and benefits realisation framework, ensuring benefits are clearly linked to strategic objectives, investment decisions, and intended outcomes.• Define and oversee benefits profiles, benefits maps, performance measures, baselines, targets, benefit ownership, and realisation plans.• Ensure benefits are measurable, evidence-based, and supported by robust tracking and reporting arrangements throughout programme delivery.• Work collaboratively with economists, finance, commercial, procurement, policy, operational delivery, digital, and programme management teams to mobilise for delivery fo the business case preferred option.• Facilitate senior stakeholder workshops and working sessions to validate proposals, and secure agreement on key elements of the agreed option for the business case• Provide expert advice on investment appraisal, risks, dependencies, affordability, value for money, delivery confidence, and benefits realisation.• Support programme governance and approval processes through the production of high-quality briefing materials, reports, and presentations for senior leadership and investment decision-making forums.• Ensure there is a clear line of sight between the approved business case, delivery plans, performance measures, and long-term realisation of programme benefits.• Provide ongoing advice and assurance to the Programme Director and Senior Responsible Owner regarding business case approvals and benefits realisation best practice.