Programme Manager - 18 month contract

Bain and Gray; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Programme/Project Manager in London. The successful candidate will manage key programmes in education and policy, oversee budgets, and engage stakeholders. Strong benefits like 30 days holiday and hybrid working are offered. Prior experience in the public sector is advantageous.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Hybrid working

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Exceptional experience of project and programme management.
• Confident with budget forecasting.
• Ability to lead complex change programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the programme team including performance reviews.
• Manage stakeholder and supplier relationships.
• Oversee budgets and monitor expenditure.
• Process budget proposals.
• Maintain timelines for project delivery.
• Ensure quality control throughout projects.
• Engage stakeholders and manage communications.

Skills

Project management

Budget forecasting

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Tools

Project management methodologies

Job description

Overview

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Programme/Project Manager to join an organisation within the public sector which is going through a period of development and change. The successful Programme Manager will be brought on to drive and deliver 3 key new programmes covering education, policy and process.

The role will involve end-to-end management including overseeing budgets, objections and timeframes. This is a fantastic opportunity for an incredibly organised and methodical candidate who enjoys navigating change and playing a part in transformative projects.

Responsibilities

• Leadership of the programme team including performance reviews and targets
• Stakeholder and supplier management
• Oversight of the programme's budgets including monitoring and reporting on expenditure
• Processing budget proposals
• Managing timelines
• Quality control
• Stakeholder engagement
• Updating policies
• Managing internal communication

Requirements

The successful candidate must have exceptional experience of project and programme management and relevant methodology and tools and must be confident with budget forecasting. Leadership of complex change programme involving multiple stakeholders and interdependencies is critical for this role.

Benefits

Our client offers strong benefits to include 30 days holiday, hybrid working and a generous pension scheme. This is an exceptional role for a Project Manager or Programme Manager who thrives in a high pressured environment. Prior experience working for a public-sector organisation would also be beneficial.

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