Programme Manager Strategic Performance Management
Contract: 12 Months Fixed Term (Flexible arrangements are available and we are open to secondments)
Your Role
Are you ready to lead the way in delivering Greater Manchester’s strategic ambitions? We’re looking for a dynamic Programme Manager Strategic Performance Management to drive forward high-impact performance management across programmes that support the delivery of the Greater Manchester Strategy and Devolution agenda.
This is a unique opportunity to work across GMCA directorates and with key partners, shaping how we track and improve performance across a wide range of policy areas. You’ll lead on strategic alignment, performance tracking, and programme deliveryensuring decisions are driven by robust data and insight.
You’ll be at the heart of Greater Manchester’s transformation, working with senior leaders, government departments, and local authorities to deliver change that matters. If you thrive in complex environments, enjoy working with complex data sets and building relationships, and want to make a real difference to public services, this role is for you.
The recently launched Greater Manchester Strategy is key to delivery of this role, Read our vision for Greater Manchester from now to 2035 here: Together we are Greater Manchester
About You
You’re a strategic thinker with a passion for public service and a track record of delivering powerful performance data across complex programmes. You bring strong programme management skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders.
We’re looking for someone who values integrity, inclusion, and continuous learning. You’ll be politically astute, resilient, and committed to improving outcomes for Greater Manchester’s residents. You’ll also be confident working with data, managing risk, and driving performance.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re ready to lead with purpose and impact, we’d love to hear from you
About us:
As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Resources; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub.
We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, Trans status and Non-binary identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
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Our offer:
In return for your hard work, we offer our employees a competitive package as part of our offer that you can find out more about here:
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Hybrid working
This role is part of GMCA’s hybrid working scheme. As part of our commitment to ‘Build Back Fairer’ in Greater Manchester following the Covid-19 pandemic, we have evolved our management methods by trusting and empowering staff to deliver their work in the best way that suits the business and their individual needs, and supports health and wellbeing. Our hybrid working policy sets out a flexible approach, combining attendance at our [Manchester city centre office / Fire and Rescue service HQ in Swinton / other location] with remote working, typically from home; the location of work is primarily dictated by the needs of the business: ‘Do what is right for you and the business on that day’. If appointed to the role you will work with your manager to agree and regularly review the best working pattern for you, your team and your work.
GM Elevate Programme
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