Program Manager

I am delighted to be working with my Client who are going through an exciting period of growth, to support them in recruiting a Technical Program Manager.
As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of major Digital Transformation and complex Case Management implementations for a variety of Public Sector clients. You will ensure all allocated projects deliver within their approved budget and timetable, whilst achieving their stated benefits and that all projects align to the governance model, quality standards and delivery methodology.
We are looking for a highly motivated individual, the ideal candidate will have experience in project management, software development, and implementation of projects to existing and new customers.

What you will be doing

• Project managing the software development and implementation of projects to existing and new customers.
• Line management for the members of the Project Management team.
• Providing input into and feedback on departmental planning and resourcing.
• Supporting Analyst resources in the understanding of Customer Business needs.
• Working closely with clients, meeting all their project governance requirements and managing their expectations.
• Ensuring project scope is carefully controlled from the outset of the project.
• Reporting on project financial performance and ensuring that financial targets are met.
  

What you will have

• Proven leadership experience managing high performance onshore and offshore teams in the delivery of complex projects
• Experience of delivery of large, complex multi-million pound public sector projects with large teams and multi-year duration.
• Experience of delivering a complex portfolio of projects, leveraging a matrix organisation structure
• Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams and ability to understand complex technical solutions
• Experience in project management within a software development environment, with a track record in successful delivery of major projects within customer and commercial expectations.
• Experience of management of work items in DevOps or JIRA.
• Full understanding of the Software Delivery Lifecycle.
• Experience in both formal (PRINCE2) and agile project delivery methodologies. PRINCE2 Practitioner certification preferred.
• Experience in Risk analysis and management.
• Significant vendor management experience
• Sound communication skills including ability to deliver presentations using structure & style appropriate to the audience.
• Good commercial awareness and sound understanding of project and business dynamics.

What you will get in return
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Hybrid/Flexible Working, Private healthcare, Bupa Dental, Critical Illness Cover, 4x Life Assurance, Excellent Pension Scheme.

If you would like to apply to this role, click "apply now" to forward an up to date copy of your CV. If you would like to know more detail around the role, please contact Chloe Graham on or call 05.

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