Housing Programme Manager

MB Group Management Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government consultancy in the United Kingdom seeks a Programme Manager (interim) to support the Housing Programme and ensure effective programme delivery across various council directorates. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in managing complex programmes and be adept at stakeholder management. Responsibilities include tracking programme risks, developing staff, and contributing to strategic initiatives. This position offers a chance to influence important housing duties and develop relationships with senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex programmes and projects.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with senior leaders.
• Experience managing programme-level risks and dependencies.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day delivery of programmes across directorates.
• Track and manage programme-level risks, facilitating assurance sessions.
• Lead and develop staff involved in projects and programmes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Programme management methodologies

Risk management

Team leadership

Knowledge of local government agendas

Education

Membership of a relevant professional body

Job description

The Programme Manager (interim) will support the Housing Programme and Housing Inspection Readiness work. Both play a significant role in the council discharging its statutory Housing duties. This work requires a programme approach to ensure all dependencies, risks and issues are accounted for and escalated, if required.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day delivery of programmes across council directorates
• Coordinate a strategic change portfolio in partnership with PMO, Portfolio Managers, Project Managers, and Business Change colleagues
• Track and manage programme-level risks across the council, including escalation and facilitation of assurance sessions with senior leaders
• Maintain and continuously improve PMO frameworks, processes, and programme management capability
• Lead, motivate, and develop staff involved in projects and programmes, including line management where required
• Contribute to strategy development, performance management, quality control, and service and financial planning
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Members, partners, and senior stakeholders
• Support organisational capability development through mentoring and knowledge sharing
• Undertake additional duties aligned with the seniority of the role

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex programmes and projects, including benefits realisation
• Strong stakeholder management skills, working effectively with senior leaders and partners
• Experience managing programme-level risks, issues, and dependencies
• Ability to priorit通过 competing demands and remain effective under pressure
• Experience using recognised project and or programme management methodologies (e.g. MSP)
• Experience leading and developing staff, including line management
• Knowledge of local government, transformation, and efficiency agendas
• Membership of a relevant professional body
• Experience working with third-party suppliers and partners