Role: Programme Manager
Salary: Up to £65,000 + exceptional pension + package
Location: Remote, with occasional UK travel
Fruition are working with a fantastic public sector organisation that is experiencing a period of growth. They are looking to hire a Programme Manager with a broad delivery background, someone comfortable leading programmes that include both technical and non-technical elements. The role will involve taking ownership of several crucial programmes, with a significant opportunity to make a real difference to their successful delivery.
This is a truly people-centric organisation that values its staff and offers genuine work-life balance. They are values driven and have a positive impact on people's lives across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
* Work with both internal and external senior stakeholders to ensure their interests are identified and addressed, influencing and engaging with them to manage the programme effectively.
* Communicate regularly, engaging in professional debate to resolve issues, address differences between stakeholders, and challenge assumptions where appropriate.
* Provide visible leadership and line management (including matrix management where required) for the programme team, leading by example and demonstrating the organisation's core values.
* Coach and mentor programme and project staff to enable them to operate effectively within their roles.
* Foster team cohesion, ensuring regular meetings take place-at least monthly face-to-face sessions and quarterly full-team meetings.
* Build and maintain a strong, delivery-focused programme team.
* Cascade the organisational vision and translate it into clear delivery objectives for the team.
* Keep up to date with best practice and ensure continuous evaluation and improvement of programme and project management approaches.
Required Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in a Programme Management role.
* Experience of leading complex, high-profile programmes.
* Experience of managing both technical and non-technical workstreams.
* MSP Practitioner certification (essential).
* Experience in an Agile environment; Agile qualifications are highly desirable.
* Public sector experience would be highly beneficial.
If this role is of interest, please apply via this advert and I will be in contact with further details.