My client is looking for a Programme Manager to join the Business Change Department on a 12 month fixed term contract.

Responsibilities

• Work on behalf of the Project Board and Executive Steering Committee to design and establish a corporate restructure programme. 
• Liaise with, influence, and manage the expectations of board-level stakeholders to ensure there is cross-organisation alignment and agreement on objectives, scope, requirements, and plans. 
•  Work with work stream leads, consultants, contractors, and internal suppliers to build a comprehensive and achievable programme delivery plan.  
• Lead, drive and motivate cross functional delivery resources to ensure work is completed on time and to agreed standards.
• Robustly manage risks and issues to ensure stakeholder confidence in the programmes ability to deliver. 
• Provide visible leadership on the programme, providing advice, guidance, and direction on the best way to achieve programme success. 

Skills and Experience: 

•  Extensive experience of successfully delivering programmes/projects, particularly those relating to regulatory change, organisational restructures, or M&A work. 
• A politically adept and strong relationship manager with the proven ability to manage conflict, drive consensus and influence at Board level. 
• Excellent planning and creative problem-solving skills. 

Very strong verbal and written communication skills – a confident, articulate, and compelling presenter who is able to explain complex concepts or problems clearly and  succinctly.