Programme Manager

West Yorkshire Combined Authority; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional transport authority based in Leeds is seeking a Programme Manager to join their Transport Capital Delivery team. The role involves leading projects focused on Highways Maintenance, Electric Vehicle initiatives, and more. Candidates should have strong programme management experience, knowledge of transport issues, and skills in stakeholder management and team leadership. This is an exciting opportunity to impact sustainable transport developments in West Yorkshire.

Qualifications

• Experience in programme management or project delivery environment.
• Understanding of political drivers and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Technical knowledge of highways, network enhancement, or electric vehicle infrastructure.
• Strong communication skills to summarize data effectively.
• Experience in leading and developing a team.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Combined Authority's representative on programme level issues.
• Facilitate the delivery of transport initiatives across West Yorkshire.

Skills

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Transport industry knowledge

Communication skills

Team leadership

Job description

Please note that the Combined Authority will consider requests for part-time working and/or job share. We are excited to announce an opening for a new Programme Manager to join our Transport Capital Delivery team. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to become part of a motivated, well-established team that collaborates closely with district partners and key stakeholders. Together, we drive the successful delivery of Highways Maintenance, Network Enhancements, Electric Vehicle initiatives, and a range of other transformative projects. Our new Programme Manager will lead a team of project professionals to work in collaboration with our district partners in developing, monitoring and reporting on a range of programmes to ensure that the region is delivering against our Vision Zero and decarbonisation targets. With a secured multi-year funding settlement, the Combined Authority is committed to delivering groundbreaking transport improvements across the region. Our focus includes bus priority, mass transit, active travel, and rail enhancements. As Programme Manager, you will play a crucial part in advancing our vision for a fully integrated transport network in West Yorkshire - one that promotes sustainable travel and encourages a shift towards public transport., Reporting into the Implementation Lead (Partnerships), your key responsibilities will include:

Responsibilities

• To work closely in partnership with delivery partners, acting as the Combined Authority's day to day representative on programme level issues.
• To facilitate the successful delivery of Highways Maintenance, Safer Roads and Electric Vehicle Charging initiatives and programmes across West Yorkshire.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a programme management / project delivery environment and driving forward delivery. Particular knowledge of the transport industry is essential.
• Experience of navigating complex stakeholder relationships, including an understanding of political drivers, with the proven ability to influence, negotiate and challenge.
• A technical understanding of one or more of the following: highways, network enhancement, safer roads and / or electric vehicle infrastructure.
• Strong communication skills at all levels, being able to summarise data from multiple sources.
• Experience of leading, motivating and developing a team to ensure outcomes are realised.

Inclusivity

The Combined Authority is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro divergent. To find out more about inclusivity at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority please visit our dedicated webpage. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, applicants with a disability are guaranteed an interview, subject to the minimum criteria being met. Please note that whilst it is our policy to recruit at SP1 for all appointments, which is the salary stated above, each role includes career salary progression, with incremental increases applicable in most cases on an annual basis