Location: Manchester / London
Work Mode: Hybrid
Term: 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract
The Buzz
We are hiring for a Programme Manager to jump into a high-impact, fast-paced team! If you are a natural problem solver who loves bringing structure to complex projects, driving big business outcomes, and creating world-class experiences for teams and customers, we want to hear from you.
Get ready to make a real impact from day one.
What You Will Be Doing (Role Accountabilities)
Accountable for mobilising and delivering the requirements of the programme - providing direction on scope, timescale, cost, and quality expectations for the workstreams owned in role; define KPIs for workstreams and robustly measure performance against those metrics.
Establishes programme stakeholder needs and uses operational and technical expertise to deliver brilliant experiences and solutions of the right quality for the sponsor and stakeholders.
Ensures comprehensive governance is in place and adhered to, and that defined methodologies, processes and tools are consistently applied, aligned to the standards set by the Senior Manager, ensuring timely and accurate reporting through project.
Manages project risk, with an ability to use and adapt recognized project management methods and processes, depending on elements of the risk profile and governance needs.
Enables the facilitation of quick decision making, ensuring a clear accountability structure is in place (e.g. RAPID), that sufficient time is built into plans to allow for decisions, and that the impacts of decisions are clearly presented and understood.
Sets delivery budget for workstreams and ensures costs are managed and minimised throughout the project.
Identifies and collaborates with matrix delivery team of internal colleagues (dedicated and shared resource) and external partners, ensuring their inputs are integrated into the overall programme.
What You'll Need to Succeed (Skills & Experience)
E - Programme Management: Proficiency in programme management methodologies to effectively co-ordinate and execute key initiatives underpinning the commercial plan. Must be able to manage timelines, co-ordinate resources, manage risks/issues and understand dependencies
Commercial acumen: Knowledgeable of drivers of organisational performance and financial literacy (e.g. business KPIs, business cases)
Stakeholder Management: The ability to build and nurture relationships at all levels across the business to deliver outcomes, align objectives/priorities, resolve conflicts and stay informed of key changes in both internal and external environments.
Communication and Presentation: Effective communication and presentation skills are essential. Must be able to create compelling narratives & presentations, simplify complex messages and adapt communication style to suit the relevant audience
Business Acumen: a solid understanding of business strategy, market dynamics, and the organisational context
D - Continuous Improvement: A passion for driving continuous improvement and change
Ready to hit the ground running? Apply now!
Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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