Programme Manager

2 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Smart DCC Full time

Daily Competitive

London or Manchester

Fantastic opportunity to secure an initial 6 months day rate contract as a Programme Manager with Smart DCC. The Programme Manager can be based in London or Manchester on a hybrid working model (2 days office based, 3 days remote).The role of Programme Manager comprises both delivery and people management responsibilities. The Programme Manager will deliver and report to a Programme Director and lead in a matrix environment, a team of project managers and manage relationships with third party service providers and internal and external stakeholders

What will you be doing?

• Lead, direct and develop a team of Project Managers, both line and matrix management, to the standards expected of a DCC people leader

• Build and maintain productive and collaborative relationships across Service Delivery and with wider DCC functions and teams to develop a clear understanding of business needs

• Ensure your teams adhere to agreed standards and ways of working, for example use of Programme and Project Management artefacts and processes, Change Delivery Methodology and close and collaborative working with other practices, the Portfolio Office and Programme Management Office to strengthen delivery governance

• Direct, supervise, and control the execution of DCC projects to assure delivery of Service Providers or internal technological/systems/product projects to agreed scope, quality, cost and timescales

• Ensure that a programme’s workstreams and projects have clear objectives and are aligned and working to the same set of high-level design principles in accordance with the programme vision

• Develop and implement procedures/systems to support knowledge transfer across a programme’s workstreams and within DCC

What are we looking for?

• An experienced programme leader with extensive relevant experience in programme delivery managing large business change and technical projects, including hands-on delivery of technology-enabled system integration projects and programmes

• PRINCE2 Practitioner, AMP, PMI, MSP or any other relevant certifications

• Experience of continuous improvement principles and tools to identify and successfully implement improvements to working practices

• Significant experience in leading, directing and coaching others to consistently deliver high quality services both through direct line management and matrix arrangements of virtual multidisciplinary teams

• Strong matrix management experience, with proven ability to drive results through matrix management delivery structure

• Clear understanding of the importance of effective programme and project management, how it is typically undertaken and governed, and its direct role in achieving successful delivery and benefits realisation

• Excellent communications skills, written and verbal with the capability to listen, influence and effectively communicate and present complex proposals and reports at all levels

About the DCC:

At the DCC, we believe in making Britain more connected, so we can all lead smarter, greener lives. That desire to make a difference is what drives us every day and it wouldn’t be possible without our people. Each person at the DCC brings a special kind of power to the business, and if you join us, we’ll give you the means to unleash yours. Here, we depend on each other and hold each other accountable. You have the power to challenge and make change, to take the initiative and enjoy real responsibility. Whether it’s doing purposeful work, helping us grow or building the career you want – we’ll give you the support to do it all. Our secure network for smart meters is transforming Britain’s energy system and helping the country’s fight against climate change: we want you to be part of our journey.

Company benefits:

The DCC’s continued success depends on our people. It’s important to us that you enjoy coming to work, and feel healthy, happy and rewarded. In this role, you’ll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle.

If there are any questions you’d like to ask before applying, please contact Nick Hayman or complete your application, so we can learn more about you. Your application will be carefully considered, and you’ll hear from us regarding its progress.

Join the DCC and discover the power of you.

What to do now

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. If you have any questions you’d like to ask before applying, please contact nick.hayman@peregrineresourcing.com.

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