Programme Manager
Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.
About Us
We are hiring!
We are looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking, problem-solving team member to join our successful Programme Management Office which is responsible for delivering a wide range of capital projects in schools, residential and commercial properties and corporate buildings across the London Boroughs of Richmond upon Thames and Wandsworth.
As Programme Manager, you will be required to oversee the delivery of the Programme Management Office’s capital programmes of work and to plan, execute and deliver projects in accordance with service requirements, deadlines and budgets. The Programme Manager is responsible for the ongoing health of the programme management mechanisms and ensuring that the programmes progress towards the delivery of the expected outcome is monitored. The position is a senior position with the Programme Management Office being responsible for the Senior Project Managers, Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers. You will have extensive experience in project managing and delivering a wide range of complex construction projects and programmes of work.
This role has direct line management responsibility for Senior Project Managers, Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers and up to six agency or consultant staff (depending on workload).
Within the Programme Management Office, each Project Manager has responsibility for their projects reporting directly to the Programme Manager.
The Programme Manager will be expected to attend evening or weekend meetings as part of a consultation and/or facilitation activity pertinent to the delivery of the overall programme/project.
Duties will include but not be limited to:
- Plan the Programme Management Office’s capital programme(s) and monitor their overall progress, resolving issues and initiating corrective action as appropriate. Effectively manage programmes and projects to ensure they deliver on time and within agreed budgets with the appropriate level of resources.
- Responsible and accountable for a team of Project Managers in the successful delivery of construction projects and ensure best utilisation of resources.
- Responsible for leading multidisciplinary teams in the design and delivery of high profile, high risk and complex capital construction projects.
- Responsible for implementing a performance management framework for the project management team and developing and motivating individuals to perform consistently and at high standards.
- Responsible for the training and development and work allocation of the Senior Project Managers, Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers and contribute as required to change programmes within the service.
- To advise and support the Head of Programme Management Office on relevant matters affecting the service.
- To provide operational and motivational leadership of staff providing a visible presence to the workforce and promoting a good working environment with the primary aim of delivering high quality services.
- To provide effective management of staff, including recruitment, training, development and appropriate application of policies and codes of practice on staffing matters.
- Support the head of Programme Management Office to ensure business and revenue budget plans are produced for all functions within the service and ensure they are effectively managed within the approved budgets.
- To act as deputy for the Head of Programme Management Office as required.
Your wellbeing and the flexible way in which you can work is and will remain a key priority for Richmond upon Thames and Wandsworth Councils. We want you to thrive and feel empowered in your work.
In return, we can offer you working arrangements that will enhance your work-life balance, these include 36 hour working week (full time). We also offer a generous holiday allowance of 32 paid days (pro rata) excluding bank holidays and a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
In addition, we offer a comprehensive range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts with many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments.
Indicative Recruitment Timeline
Closing date: Sunday 02nd July 2023
Shortlisting date: W/C 03rd July 2023
Interview date: W/C 10th July 2023
Useful Information
The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Please note that the advertised dates for interviews may change. If they do, we will let you know as soon as possible.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.
The application process for this campaign will be anonymised.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
Important Information
Richmond upon Thames and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils
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