Programme Manager

Location
Blackfriars, GB

Department Name
CN Performance Improvement Director South East G1

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Brief Description
We have
two Programme Manager
(
Change
)
roles available, based in Puddle Dock. The purpose of these roles is to
manage the development and delivery of a programme of change projects
to agreed
scope, time, cost and quality
requirements, working with
Function Directors, Executive Sponsors and their representatives
.
About The Role (External)
Key Accountabilities

• Agree remit and success criteria of change projects with the relevant Executive Sponsors and Functional Directors.
• Manage the development and delivery of a programme of change projects in compliance with company processes and procedures.
• Manage the production of project management plans for change projects.
• Act as project sponsor when required.
• Establish and manage collaborative cross-functional virtual teams to deliver change projects, where appropriate.
• Deliver regular progress reports on a programme of change projects, including relevant risks and issues, to Executive Sponsors and Functional Directors.
• Manage project budgets within agreed targets.
• Promote and monitor the use of efficiency improvement methods.
• Disseminate lessons learnt.

Essential
Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Relevant experience in the successful management of major and complex change programmes.
• Experience of applying programme / project methodologies
• Commercial and financial awareness.

Desirable

Educated to degree level.

Member of project association

Knowledge of the principles of investment processes and procedures.

Knowledge of/experience in the UK rail industry.

How To Apply (External)
Salary
: Band 2B (£71,163 - £84,437) plus a Location Allowance of £3,270.

Closing date
: 02 December Late applications will not be accepted.

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to apply.

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