Programme Centre of Excellence Specialist

2 weeks ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom West Midlands Combined Authority Full time

Job Introduction
Are you a result driven programme specialist who can inspire and motivate others? Are you seeking a role that is stimulating and delivers on a multitude of goals within a fast-paced environment?

The dynamic nature of this role means you’ll be involved from the initial stages of our programmes/projects, bringing to life our Single Assurance Framework. You’ll be responsible for the smooth running of the Centre of Excellence whilst also collaborating with senior stakeholders across a multitude of directorates.

**What will you be doing?**
- Review business cases from various directorates and advise on the risks associate to decision makers.
- Develop strong and collaborative working relationships with WMCA Directorates and stakeholders to deliver agreed outcomes and goals.
- Lead the work to identify and document the programme stakeholders, their interests and the potential impact on the programme.
- Provide a focal point to promote the use and benefits of the WMCA Single Assurance Framework (SAF).
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement and communication, ensuring effective timing and interdependency management of communications.
- Provide advice and assistance to the Programme Assurance and Appraisal team and Stakeholders.
- Provide a fast-track programme/project support service through collaborative working facilitated workshops and tailoring of standard approaches and templates.
- Develop processes to fulfil the internal reporting needs of the Programme Assurance and Appraisal team and ensuring that reporting deadlines are achieved.
- Develop and manage document control procedures to cover baseline management, controlled issue of master documents, version control, document history and distribution lists.

**About you.**
- A degree/relevant qualification or experience within a project delivery or change environment
- Experienced in the development of standards and implementation of best practice (e.g. process documents, flow diagrams and document management)
- Proven stakeholder management skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to work within a fast-paced environment

**How to apply.**

Applicants will need to evidence that they have the legal right to work in the UK. If we make an offer of employment, we will need to check that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work.

**Salary and benefits.**

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a Local Government Pension Scheme, 28 days of paid annual leave, Cycle to Work Scheme, and discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers. For more details, please visit the benefits page on our careers site.

**Location and working pattern - what you can expect.**

The location for this role is 16 Summer Lane. It is expected that you can split your time between the office and working remotely, with at least 2 days a week spent in the office.

**Creating an inclusive workplace.**

We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don't let these factors deter you from applying. If your values align with ours and you are dedicated to working towards a future we can all be proud of, we would love to hear from you.

**About us.**

Our vision is to create a better connected, more prosperous, fairer, greener, and healthier region. We aim to achieve this vision by living our values, which include being a partnership organisation, valuing and respecting our people, fostering a can-do attitude, and encouraging innovation. WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as "Leaders in Diversity," and has been recognized as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, committed to interviewing all applicants with disabilities who meet the essential role criteria. WMCA believes that building a team with varied backgrounds and experiences will benefit us as an employer and enhance our work.

**Reasonable adjustments.



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