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Northampton, Northamptonshire
Transformation Programme Manager Children Services
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Contract Type: Contract |
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Overview
The Transformation Programme Manager will be responsible for defining, developing and delivering large scale transformation programmes and projects which are complex and/or have a high level of risk attached. The role is responsible for leading and managing the programme team, which consists of highly skilled Project Managers and Business Analysts who deliver large scale transformation projects, including the implementation of business change through the exploitation or implementation of new technologies and automation. M ain Accountabilities Development and implementation of the transformation programme to ensure the achievement of cost and efficiency savings and service/performance improvements to clients and partners. To lead, manage and develop the in house change capability project staff, ensuring high levels of utilisation and continuous professional development. To promote, deploy and prioritise the use of staff to ensure that projects are delivered on time and on budget. Challenge, influence, empower and work in partnership with senior leaders, new partners, senior managers and staff in order to deliver strategic priorities through the successful delivery of projects and programmes. Develop, maintain and embed the Project Management framework to ensure that projects are defined, governed and managed in a consistent manner. Ensure that transformation projects and programmes delivered by the team follow the project management methodology and deliver successfully through good project management discipline, strong governance and the proactive management of risks and issues. Ensure that programmes and projects are well communicated through NCC and its partners and stakeholders, to encourage engagement and the adoption of transformational change. Manage the programme team budget to ensure value for money through the effective use of resources as well as forecasting and controlling the expenditure incurred by the transformation team. Influence budget spends on transformation projects Establish and maintain a network of individual and collective stakeholder relationships with the Chief Executive, Directors, Key Service Leads (IT/Finance/HR/Property/Legal) in order to identify transformation projects, determine project priorities and manage resource requirements. Qualifications Educated to degree-level or equivalent in a relevant subject, or equivalent by experience. MSP, PRINCE2 or equivalent programme/project management qualification or equivalent by significant experience. Evidence of continuous professional development. Please indicate your expected daily rate