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Senior Programme Manager
- Posted 18 May 2025
- LocationSouthwark SE1 United Kingdom
- Job type Full time
- Sector Interim & Executive Management
Job description
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We are seeking a Senior Programme Manager to lead the strategic planning, execution, and delivery of complex change programmes within our Corporate Facilities Department. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring alignment with organisational goals, managing resources, and delivering outcomes within scope, budget, and timeline.
Key Responsibilities
- Programme Strategy and Planning
- Define the programme’s vision, objectives, and success criteria in alignment with organisational goals
- Develop comprehensive programme plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies
- Identify and prioritize projects within the programme to ensure cohesive delivery
- Define the programme’s vision, objectives, and success criteria in alignment with organisational goals
- Stakeholder Management
- Engage with senior leadership, clients, and cross-functional teams to align expectations and secure buy-in
- Communicate programme progress, risks, and outcomes through reports, presentations, and meetings
- Resolve conflicts and manage stakeholder concerns to maintain programme momentum
- Engage with senior leadership, clients, and cross-functional teams to align expectations and secure buy-in
- Project Oversight and Coordination
- Supervise multiple project teams, ensuring projects align with the programme’s goals
- Monitor project performance, track milestones, and address issues or bottlenecks
- Ensure integration and dependencies between projects are managed effectively
- Supervise multiple project teams, ensuring projects align with the programme’s goals
- Resource and Budget Management
- Allocate resources (people, tools, budget) across projects to optimise efficiency
- Track programme budgets, ensuring cost control and financial accountability
- Negotiate contracts or vendor agreements when necessary
- Allocate resources (people, tools, budget) across projects to optimise efficiency
- Risk Management and Problem-Solving
- Identify, assess, and mitigate programme-level risks and issues
- Implement contingency plans to address unforeseen challenges
- Drive decision-making to resolve complex problems impacting programme delivery
- Identify, assess, and mitigate programme-level risks and issues
- Team Leadership and Development
- Mentor and guide project managers and team members, fostering collaboration and accountability
- Build high-performing teams by setting clear expectations and providing support
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the programme
- Mentor and guide project managers and team members, fostering collaboration and accountability
- Delivery and Performance Evaluation
- Ensure programme deliverables meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations
- Measure and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate programme success
- Conduct post-programme reviews to capture lessons learned and improve future initiatives
- Ensure programme deliverables meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations
Key Skills and Competencies
- Strategic Thinking
- Leadership
- Communication
- Risk Management
- Financial Acumen
- Change Management
Requirements
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related