We have a fantastic opportunity for a Programme Manager to join our Business Change Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time 12 month fixed term contract.
As a Programme Manager, you will ensure the successful delivery and monitoring of core strategic programmes within a portfolio of change. Your role will focus on programme objectives, programme level risk and issue management and benefits to be owned, measured and tracked.
You will engage with cross-functional senior stakeholders to drive good governance across the programmes and ensure information is clear and transparent, support change management, maximise opportunities, escalate issues and address any resourcing impacts.
⭐Staff Benefits⭐
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
⭐Generous Annual Leave - 31 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays
⭐Local Government Pension Scheme
⭐GP Helpline - Available 7 days a week
⭐Employee Assistance Programme – Including a 24/7 Your Care Helpline
⭐Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines
⭐Free Onsite Gym - Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham
⭐Local & Lifestyle Discounts - Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more
⭐Move through Menopause Course
⭐Sports & Social Group Activities - Including running, football, cricket & more
⭐Learning & Development Opportunities
⭐Employee Networks
⭐And more!
Key Responsibilities:
1. Responsible for supporting the daily delivery of programmes across the housing services whilst working with other council directorates.
2. Responsible for coordination of a strategic portfolio, working closely with the Business Change colleagues, especially the PMO and Portfolio Manager and Project Managers to ensure successful implementation and impact management.
3. Accountable for the tracking of programme level related risks across the council with appropriate escalation and facilitation of risk and assurance sessions with senior leaders to understand potential issues, seek mitigations and provide successful delivery of services.
4. Leading, motivating, and developing staff involved with projects and programmes in line with delivery requirements, to achieve consistently high employee engagement and performance, including line management responsibilities if required.
5. Contribute to strategy, performance and quality control, and service and financial planning for specialist areas.
Candidate Requirements:
6. Relevant programme and project management qualification or skills and experience (MSP or similar).
7. Knowledge of local government and particularly transformational Government and efficiency agenda.
8. Relevant change management qualification or skills and experience (Prosci or similar).
9. Experience of using Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, MS Project, MS Visio, PowerPoint.
Our Area:
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
Click the link below and Apply Today, Alternatively, for more information or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lewis Borges, Head of Customer Experience and Change via (Strictly no agencies).