Strategic Programme Manager

1 day ago


Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Lancashire County Council Full time

Job Title: Strategic Programme Manager

Job Summary:

The Strategic Programme Manager will play a critical role in the development and implementation of programmes, under the Government's Back to Work Plan. The focus of the role will be on establishing the 'Connect to Work' supported employment programme and overseeing its implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Day-to-day management of the programme, taking it forward from appointment.
  • Being the day-to-day lead on behalf of the Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub, ensuring successful delivery of the programme.
  • Planning and designing the programme, and proactively monitoring its overall progress, resolving issues, and taking action.
  • Developing and implementing the programme's governance framework.
  • Effective coordination of projects and/or workstreams, including their dependencies.
  • Managing and resolving risks and issues.
  • Managing overall integrity and coherence of the programme, and developing and maintaining the programme environment to ensure a successful programme.
  • Managing the programmes budget, monitoring expenditure and costs against benefits as the programme progresses.
  • Managing the appointment of individuals to the project delivery team.
  • Managing the programme team to deliver, ensuring that the programme is managed effectively.
  • Managing the efficient allocation of resources.
  • Managing internal and external suppliers.
  • Managing communications with stakeholders and a community of practice of providers.
  • Reporting progress, including interpretation of complex management information (projects, financials, benefits) at agreed intervals to the SRO and business level or organisational boards.

Requirements:

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

In return, Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.



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