HOUSING PROGRAMME MANAGER - LOCAL GOV
6 MONTHS
£650 P/D
The Programme Manager (interim) will support the Housing Programme and Housing Inspection Readiness work. Both play a significant role in the council discharging its statutory Housing duties. This work requires a programme approach to ensure all dependencies, risks and issues are accounted for and escalated, if required.
Key Responsibilities
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Support the day-to-day delivery of programmes across council directorates
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Coordinate a strategic change portfolio in partnership with PMO, Portfolio Managers, Project Managers, and Business Change colleagues
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Track and manage programme-level risks across the council, including escalation and facilitation of assurance sessions with senior leaders
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Maintain and continuously improve PMO frameworks, processes, and programme management capability
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Lead, motivate, and develop staff involved in projects and programmes, including line management where required
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Contribute to strategy development, performance management, quality control, and service and financial planning
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Build and maintain strong relationships with Members, partners, and senior stakeholders
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Support organisational capability development through mentoring and knowledge sharing
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Undertake additional duties aligned with the seniority of the role
Essential Skills & Experience
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Proven experience managing complex programmes and projects, including benefits realisation
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Strong stakeholder management skills, working effectively with senior leaders and partners
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Experience managing programme-level risks, issues, and dependencies
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Ability to prioritise competing demands and remain effective under pressure
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Experience using recognised project and/or programme management methodologies (e.g. MSP)
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Experience leading and developing staff, including line management
Desirable
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Knowledge of local government, transformation, and efficiency agendas
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Degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience)
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Programme, project, or change management qualification (e.g. MSP, Prosci, ADKAR)
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Membership of a relevant professional body
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Experience working with third-party suppliers and partners