Transformation Programme Lead

4 weeks ago

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom hireful;hireful - Guardian Full time
Job Title: Strategic Programme Manager

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Programme Manager to lead our complex technology Transformation programmes. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Programme, Project and Product Management, and be able to manage strategically important, large-scale programmes that transform how our client delivers its strategy and purpose across directorates.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee and manage the development and delivery of the Modernisation and Transformation Programmes.
  • Ensure continuous alignment of the Programmes to their strategy.
  • Support the Programme Steering Groups and associated groups in their decision making as set out in the terms of reference.
  • Develop and manage Programme schedules, manage interdependencies between various initiatives that span projects, products and other workstreams within a Programme.
  • Ensure that stakeholder management and communications are integrated into individual projects, products and other workstreams across the Programme. Ensure productive, two-way communication with all key stakeholders.
  • Take overall ownership of Programme's budget, financial management, benefits and benefits realisation plan.
  • Work as part of their Portfolio Management Office, contributing and playing an active role in its continuous development and improvement.
Essential Requirements:
  • Degree qualification and/or recognised project/programme management qualification [e.g. Agile, APM, MSP, PINCE2).
  • Proven experience in delivering large-scale cross-functional transformation programmes with multiple interdependent projects and products, including legacy system replacement, technology platform migration and integrations.
  • Expertise in setting up governance frameworks, managing macro level risks, and ensuring clear communication across multiple stakeholders.
  • In-depth understanding of risk management and best practices for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks in large-scale, complex programmes.
  • In-depth understanding of diverse programme management principles, combined with a strong understanding of both Waterfall and Agile methodologies, knowing when and how to apply each based on project needs.
About the Organisation:

We are a not-for-profit organisation whose mission is to advance chemical sciences. As a not-for-profit publisher, we reinvest surplus funds back into the global scientific community, supporting our purpose to help the chemical science community make the world a better place.

Why Join Us:
  • We promote a healthy work/life balance and flexible working options across the organisation.
  • We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all employees including:
    • 26 days paid holiday per annum
    • 35-hour working week with flexible options
    • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
    • Paid volunteering days
    • Pension plan with up to 12% employer contributions (depending upon your contribution)
    • Life assurance at four times basic annual salary

We recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates.

We are committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and as part of this, we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information. If you would like to apply using a different format, please contact the Recruitment Team and we will do our best to put any reasonable adjustments in place.

No agencies, please. All recruitment enquiries from third-party recruiters will not be considered.

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