Venesky-Brown's client, a public sector organisation in Cardiff, is currently looking to recruit a Programme Lead for an initial 3 month contract on a rate of £480/Day (inside IR35). This role will be hybrid based.
Responsibilities:
* Ensure the programme of projects are coherent and balanced with a strong focus on delivery and implementation of the programme milestones. This post creates focus and leadership for the strategic direction of their programme to enable benefits and transformation.
* The post holder will need extensive knowledge and expertise over a range of subject areas.
* Be responsible for implementing the Planning Policy and the Portfolio Playbook for assigned Programmes.
* As a senior programme professional, advise, influence and inform policies regarding programmes and projects.
* Develop and maintain the long-term strategic plans to support the vision and scope for transformation as part of the relevant strategic programme.
* Develop tranches and detailed plans for the programme including agreeing dependencies.
* Plan and monitor the project progress, in line with best Practice Standards, including Programme Governance.
* Conduct regular reviews to verify continual alignment to programme strategic objectives.
* Using specialist knowledge to analyse, co-ordinate, and direct and oversee the implementation of related set of project benefits and activities which can be highly complex to deliver outcomes and benefits related to the organisation's strategic objectives.
* Ensure appropriate assurance and optimised quality of all deliverables including patient safety, Information Governance and National Architecture Design approvals.
* The delivery of maximum incremental capability, maintaining performance and effectiveness, with minimal adverse operational impact is key to the role.
* Represent the programme at Programme Delivery Committee and Management Board – Portfolio Oversight which will require negotiation and diplomacy.
* Manage the transition of solutions developed and delivered by projects into business operations, which can be highly complex and will need negotiation and diplomacy when providing guidance and advice to achieve agreement and co-operation for implementation.
* Working to identify the needs of stakeholders to ensure the programme meets requirements and maximises benefits to the service when expert opinions may differ.
* Represent the programme at Performance and Planning Management Group (PPMG).
* Direct private sector consultants to include specification of requirements, recruitment, contract management and performance managing delivery.
* Lead Project Management Teams so that the portfolio of projects has an acceptable balance of risk, investment, benefit, and pace and supports stakeholders' priorities for the delivery of healthcare.
* Develop and manage the project delivery Portfolio, including several simultaneous projects. Identify and plan the scope and resource requirements of new projects and reconcile competing resource demands.
* Support the development of business cases by providing estimated costs, defining qualitative and quantitative benefits, and documenting risks with probability and impact assessments.
* Ensure that the business is carried out in accordance with the extant Standing Financial Instructions, Standing Orders, and Policies and Procedures, including Health and Safety Regulations.
* Undertake a key role within the Procurement activity by leading the work to establish clear Output Based Specifications & Functional Specifications in relation to Information and Records Programmes. This is supported by playing a key role representing in procurements, e.g. Competitive dialogue and ensuring appropriate scoring & evaluation has taken place. All of this will be embraced through a clear understanding and knowledge of the marketplace.
* Support the selection and management of third-party suppliers from a solution delivery perspective i.e., ensure requirements are met.
* Manage a large-scale budget for the designated Programme function.
* To maintain detailed project finance reports which include accurate projections and to ensure financial flows across projects.
* Rigorous identification and management of inter-project and inter sub-programme dependencies.
* Where appropriate, deputise for the Programme Director and SROs on Project Boards and conduct/lead internal Gateway Reviews.
* Direct and motivate the project team while emphasising a focus on product delivery.
* Promote and represent at national and local levels across Wales. Ensure appropriate representation at inter-departmental and events and meetings including liaison with the colleagues across the UK.
* Line management responsibility across assigned Projects, and all grades of Programme Managers, Project Managers and Project Officers, and domain experts.
* Act as the key link with senior staff to ensure effective communications, collaborative working and problem resolution.
* Manage (where applicable) the transition of solutions from project environment to operational service with appropriate service management in place.
* Conduct R&D research to identify and validate emerging and proposed technologies and Programme Management techniques.
* Establish the process for programme governance ensuring adherence to best practice.
* Report regularly on performance, risk management and financial control on relevant projects to ensure that problems are resolved, any resulting changes are managed effectively, and clear audit trails recorded.
Essential Skills:
* Educated to master's level or equivalent experience.
* Programme Management qualification, MSP, or equivalent experience.
* Project management qualification (e.g., Prince 2) or equivalent experience.
* Significant experience in a senior management role in the field of programme management and / or significant senior management experience for the relevant programme
* Extensive knowledge and experience of change management, process change and Informatics and in particular prescribing issues and solutions. This will involve undertaking research and development programmes to inform strategic policy and direction.
* Proven ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with national programme boards, executives and associated professional groups.
* Proven leadership and team management skills.
* In depth knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring, and controlling projects, e.g., PRINCE2 Microsoft Project, MSP.
* Previous experience of budget management and resource allocation procedures and their application.
* Experience and knowledge of the procurement process including contract negotiations particularly in relation to Informatics procurement.
* Demonstrably delivered in a project environment.
* Team management skills.
* Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills when dealing with highly complex and sensitive information to a wide range of stakeholders across organisational boundaries.
* Capable of understanding the wider organisation objectives in its context within current National policy and strategic direction.
* The ability to find ways of solving or pre-empting problems.
* Excellent presentation negotiation and facilitation skills.
* Excellent organisational, judgement and analysis skills on complicated problems.
* Able to operate effectively in a changing environment.
* Proven experience and ability to handle complex management decisions which require excellent analytical, judgmental and communication skills.
* Demonstrate a high degree of motivation.
* Persuasive.
Desirable Skills:
* Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Welsh
If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.