Panoramic Associates are supporting our Local Authority client in the North of England with a Programme Lead (Children's Services Transformation) to lead on the Family First Programme for an initial six months, on a 4-5 days per week basis. You will be required to attend onsite twice a week and get started ASAP.
If you are an experienced programme manager with experience in co-ordination, planning, and stakeholder engagement please keep reading to find out more.
Role:
* Setting up governance structures and Programme Boards and then managing them.
* Act as line manager's "right-hand person." - oversee all coordination of the programme. Develop and manage the Family First programme plan.
* Chase partners for updates and promised actions.
* Keep the programme on track to meet deadlines.
* Be the "eyes, ears" on delivery.
* Keep abreast of DfE communications.
* No line management duties
Requirements:
* An experienced project/programme manager with high standards and a "safe pair of hands."
* Exceptional organisational and planning skills; must be able to create "watertight plans."
* Must be a "completer finisher" who ensures nothing is missed.
* Able to work at a very fast pace
* Excellent interpersonal skills to manage senior partners (Academy Trust CEOs, Health, Police) without causing friction.
* Autonomous yet able to check back in and understand limitations.
* A good public speaker, confident running workshops.
* A background in Children's Services / Family Hubs is desirable
Please contact Rebecca Martin or Harrison Russ for more details.