Programme Management Officer
Job description
About the role:
As part of a new Education Planning & Resources Service within the Education Directorate, this role is key in supporting the delivery of the Transforming Education Programme.
You will support the Programme Manager, Programme Lead and SRO with programme management arrangements for the Transforming Education Programme, ensuring effective programme management arrangements are in place, to ensure the programme meets the requirements of the Council’s Transformation Portfolio. This will
include preparation of regular reports on the status of activities across the Programme, project planning, risk management, benefits management, communications and oversight of the budget allocated to the Programme.
About You
You are a proactive, highly organised individual with a passion for improving educational outcomes through effective programme management and operational excellence. You bring strong organisational skills, analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience in project / programme management, and you thrive in a collaborative environment.
What you will do:
You will support the Programme Manager, Programme Lead and SRO with programme management arrangements for the Transforming Education Programme, to include preparation of programme documentation such as project plans, monthly and quarterly
reports, risk management, benefits realisation, as well as ensuring effective programme governance arrangements by managing the Transforming Education Programme Board.