Programme Manager

Fruition Group; England; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization is seeking a Programme Manager to lead complex programmes and manage both technical and non-technical workstreams. The role offers remote work with occasional UK travel and requires proven Programme Management experience with MSP certification. This organization values work-life balance and continuous improvement, promoting a positive impact across the UK.

Benefits

Exceptional pension

Flexible work environment

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Programme Management role.
• Experience of leading complex, high-profile programmes.
• Experience of managing both technical and non-technical workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Work with both internal and external senior stakeholders.
• Provide visible leadership and line management for the programme team.
• Foster team cohesion and regular team meetings.

Skills

Programme Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Team Leadership

Coaching and Mentoring

Agile Management

Education

MSP Practitioner certification

Agile qualifications

Job description

Role: Programme Manager
Salary: Up to £65,000 + exceptional pension + package
Location: Remote, with occasional UK travel

Fruition are working with a fantastic public sector organisation that is experiencing a period of growth. They are looking to hire a Programme Manager with a broad delivery background, someone comfortable leading programmes that include both technical and non-technical elements. The role will involve taking ownership of several crucial programmes, with a significant opportunity to make a real difference to their successful delivery.

This is a truly people-centric organisation that values its staff and offers genuine work-life balance. They are values driven and have a positive impact on people's lives across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with both internal and external senior stakeholders to ensure their interests are identified and addressed, influencing and engaging with them to manage the programme effectively.
• Communicate regularly, engaging in professional debate to resolve issues, address differences between stakeholders, and challenge assumptions where appropriate.
• Provide visible leadership and line management (including matrix management where required) for the programme team, leading by example and demonstrating the organisation's core values.
• Coach and mentor programme and project staff to enable them to operate effectively within their roles.
• Foster team cohesion, ensuring regular meetings take place-at least monthly face-to-face sessions and quarterly full-team meetings.
• Build and maintain a strong, delivery-focused programme team.
• Cascade the organisational vision and translate it into clear delivery objectives for the team.
• Keep up to date with best practice and ensure continuous evaluation and improvement of programme and project management approaches.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a Programme Management role.

• Experience of leading complex, high-profile programmes.

• Experience of managing both technical and non-technical workstreams.

• MSP Practitioner certification (essential).

• Experience in an Agile environment; Agile qualifications are highly desirable.

• Public sector experience would be highly beneficial.

If this role is of interest, please apply via this advert and I will be in contact with further details.